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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 4:52
About this song
We Built This City by Starship is in F major (estimated), around 143 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 4:52 (Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Choir aahs, Lead 3 (calliope), Lead 6 (voice), Pad 1 (new age), and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, a solo, and an outro. 4 versions available to play and practice.
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F3 – D5 · 21 semitones (~1.8 octaves)
About the key of F major
F major is the 15th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are F, A♯, and C.
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We Built This City appears on the soundtrack of The Muppets.