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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:48
About this song
One Short Life by Motörhead is in D# minor (estimated), around 92 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:48 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, a solo, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
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About the key of D# minor
D# minor is the 14th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D♯m, G♯m, and A♯m.
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