Wherever I Lay My Hat
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Wherever I Lay My Hat by Paul Young is in A# major (estimated), around 90 BPM, 4/4 time. This 10-track arrangement runs 4:55 (Drawbar organ, Acoustic guitar (nylon), Fretless bass, String ensemble 1, French horn, Synth brass 2, and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of A# major
A# major is the 21st most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A♯, D♯, and F.
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Wherever I Lay My Hat appears on the soundtrack of Ruthless People.