Needles and Pins
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 2:32
About this song
Needles and Pins by Smokie is in A major (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 2:32 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses and a bridge. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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D3 – F♯4 · 16 semitones (~1.3 octaves)
About the key of A major
A major is the 9th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A, D, and E.
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