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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 1:37
About this song
Magic Carpet Ride by Steppenwolf is in G major, around 110 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 1:37 (Rock organ, Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (pick), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 4 versions available to play and practice.
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G3 – F♯4 · 11 semitones (~0.9 octaves)
About the key of G major
G major is the 7th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G, C, and D.
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Magic Carpet Ride appears on the soundtrack of As Heard on TV, Candy, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back: Music From the Motion Picture, Wild America: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.