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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —13 tracks · 3:53
About this song
Better Than Drugs by Skillet is in D major (estimated), around 176 BPM, 4/4 time. This 13-track arrangement runs 3:53 (Acoustic grand piano, Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (jazz), Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with an intro, 2 verses, a bridge, and a solo. 5 versions available to play and practice.
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G3 – B4 · 16 semitones (~1.3 octaves)
About the key of D major
D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.
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