Slippery People
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —11 tracks · 5:05
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Slippery People by Talking Heads is in A minor (estimated), around 104 BPM, 4/4 time. This 11-track arrangement runs 5:05 (Electric grand piano, Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (pick), Synth brass 1, Lead 1 (square), Lead 4 (chiff), 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 A minor
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Slippery People appears on the soundtrack of 20 Feet From Stardom, Stop Making Sense.