Copperhead Road
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 4:18
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Copperhead Road by Steve Earle is in D major (estimated), around 160 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 4:18 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), Banjo, Bagpipe, and Drums), with an intro, 3 verses, a bridge, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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A2 – D4 · 17 semitones (~1.4 octaves)
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D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.
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Copperhead Road appears on the soundtrack of American Honey.