Papa Was a Rolling Stone
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About this song
Papa Was a Rolling Stone by Slash is in A# minor (estimated), around 118 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 7:49 (Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.
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About the key of A# minor
A# minor is the 19th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A♯m, D♯m, and Fm.
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