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Ball and Chain

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Social Distortion

Social Distortion (1990)punkTop 5%5:38SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C# majorestTempo: 132 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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91%5 tracks · 15,228 notes · C# major · 132 BPM· 5:38Recommended
Practice Play
full band
guitar solo
Verse 1
Chorus 1
Verse 2
Chorus 2
guitar solo
Verse 3
Chorus 3
outro solo
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 5:38

About this song

Ball and Chain by Social Distortion is in C# major (estimated), around 132 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 5:38 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses and a solo. 1 version available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
9.64 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
16.21 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.71 notes/sec

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Solo · Verse
Chorus

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0:001:002:003:004:005:38
Solo0:15Verse 10:44Chorus 11:13Verse 22:00Chorus 22:29Solo3:16Verse 33:45Chorus 34:15Solo5:02

About the key of C# major

C# major is the 22nd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C♯, F♯, and G♯.

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