The Royal Scam cover

Don't Take Me Alive

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Steely Dan

The Royal Scam (1976)jazz rockTop 5%4:12SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C minorestTempo: 120 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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97%6 tracks · 2,848 notes · G minor · 119 BPM· 4:12Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Piano
Bass
Drums
94%4 tracks · 3,423 notes · C minor · 120 BPM· 4:12
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
94%4 tracks · 3,169 notes · C minor · 120 BPM· 4:12
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 4:12

About this song

Don't Take Me Alive by Steely Dan is in C minor (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 4:12 (Electric grand piano, Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarIntermediate
3.5 notes/sec
PianoIntermediate
2.78 notes/sec
BassBeginner
0.19 notes/sec
DrumsBeginner
2.34 notes/sec

About the key of C minor

C minor is the 8th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Cm, Fm, and Gm.

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