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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 2:59
About this song
When I Was Young by The Animals is in E minor (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 2:59 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Violin). 1 version available to play and practice.
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About the key of E minor
E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.
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