American Life
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 4:28
About this song
American Life by Primus is in G minor (estimated), around 90 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 4:28 (Distortion guitar, Slap bass 1, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with 3 verses and a solo. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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D3 – A♯4 · 20 semitones (~1.7 octaves)
About the key of G minor
G minor is the 11th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Gm, Cm, and Dm.
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American Life appears on the soundtrack of Tony Hawk’s Project 8.