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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:06
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It's My Life by The Animals is in G# major (estimated), around 123 BPM, 1/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:06 (Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (pick), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, an interlude, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
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G♯2 – A♯4 · 26 semitones (~2.2 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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It's My Life appears on the soundtrack of The Vietnam War: A Film by Ken Burns & Lynn Novick: The Soundtrack.