This Mess We're In
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About this song
This Mess We're In by PJ Harvey is in A minor (estimated), around 128 BPM, 4/4 time. This 2-track arrangement runs 2:30 (Electric guitar (clean)), with an intro and alternating verses and choruses. 1 version available to play and practice.
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About the key of A minor
A minor is the 2nd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Am, Dm, and Em.
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This Mess We're In appears on the soundtrack of Queer as Folk: The Final Season.