Life's What You Make It
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:54
About this song
Life's What You Make It by Talk Talk is in G# major (estimated), around 92 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:54 (Bright acoustic piano, Drawbar organ, Overdriven guitar, Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a bridge. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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C♯4 – G♯4 · 7 semitones (~0.6 octaves)
About the key of G# major
G# major is the 24th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G♯, C♯, and D♯.
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Life's What You Make It appears on the soundtrack of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Volume 4: Flash FM.