Only the Lonely
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:21
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Only the Lonely by The Motels is in G# major, around 117 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:21 (Bright acoustic piano, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Alto sax, Lead 6 (voice), Pad 1 (new age), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a solo, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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F3 – C♯5 · 20 semitones (~1.7 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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Only the Lonely appears on the soundtrack of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories: Emotion 98.3.