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I Fought the Law

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The Clash (1977)punk rockTop 5%2:39SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D majorTuning: StandardTempo: 141 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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95%4 tracks · 3,162 notes · D major · 151 BPM· 2:39Recommended
Intro
Verse
Verse 2
Bridge
Guitar Solo
Verse 3
Verse 4
Bridge
Guitar Solo
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
95%4 tracks · 3,887 notes · D major · 141 BPM· 2:43
Lead
Rhythm
Bass
Drumkit
95%6 tracks · 3,887 notes · D major · 141 BPM· 2:45
Electric Guitar (clean) 1
Electric guitar (clean) 2
Overdriven Guitar 1
Overdriven guitar 2
Electric bass (finger)
Standard drum kit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 2:39

About this song

I Fought the Law by The Clash is in D major, around 141 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 2:39 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums), with an intro, 4 verses, a bridge, and a solo. 3 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
6.2 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.7 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.82 notes/sec

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Intro · Solo
Verse
Bridge

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About the key of D major

D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.

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