The Needle Lies
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About this song
The Needle Lies by Queensrÿche is in D minor (estimated), around 230 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 3:03 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 2 (sawtooth), and Drums). 5 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of D minor
D minor is the 3rd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Dm, Gm, and Am.
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