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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 1:55
About this song
Middle of the Road by Pretenders is in E minor (estimated), around 162 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 1:55 (Harmonica, Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, a solo, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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E3 – D5 · 22 semitones (~1.8 octaves)
About the key of E minor
E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.
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Middle of the Road appears on the soundtrack of Tjenare Kungen.