Girlfriend Is Better
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 5:43
About this song
Girlfriend Is Better by Talking Heads is in D minor (estimated), around 119 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 5:43 (Electric guitar (clean), Synth bass 1, Synth bass 2, Lead 2 (sawtooth), Lead 8 (bass + lead), and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
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About the key of D minor
D minor is the 3rd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Dm, Gm, and Am.
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Girlfriend Is Better appears on the soundtrack of Stop Making Sense.