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Dancing in the Moonlight by Thin Lizzy is in G major (estimated), around 144 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:02 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Alto sax, and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and a solo. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of G major
G major is the 7th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G, C, and D.
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Dancing in the Moonlight appears on the soundtrack of Jappeloup.