The Ballad of Dorothy Parker
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 4:02
About this song
The Ballad of Dorothy Parker by Prince is in E minor (estimated), around 103 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 4:02 (Acoustic grand piano, Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Synth bass 1, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, an interlude, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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D3 – G5 · 29 semitones (~2.4 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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