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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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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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I Fought the Law appears on the soundtrack of Sleeping Dogs Licensed Music, Soundtrack From the Movie Rude Boy.