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Show Me the Way by Peter Frampton is in D major (estimated), around 134 BPM, 4/4 time. This 11-track arrangement runs 4:30 (Harpsichord, Percussive organ, Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Lead 5 (charang), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of D major
D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.
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Show Me the Way appears on the soundtrack of Even More Dazed and Confused.