Mess Around
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 2:35
About this song
Mess Around by Ray Charles is in D# major (estimated), around 150 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 2:35 (Electric guitar (clean), Acoustic bass, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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A♯3 – A♯4 · 12 semitones (~1 octaves)
About the key of D# major
D# major is the 20th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D♯, G♯, and A♯.
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Mess Around appears on the soundtrack of Ted 2: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.