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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —10 tracks · 3:52
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Dancing in the Moonlight by Toploader is in C minor (estimated), around 119 BPM, 4/4 time. This 10-track arrangement runs 3:52 (Acoustic grand piano, Electric grand piano, Electric piano 1, Percussive organ, Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a solo, and an outro. 7 versions available to play and practice.
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D♯4 – G5 · 16 semitones (~1.3 octaves)
About the key of C minor
C minor is the 8th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Cm, Fm, and Gm.
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Dancing in the Moonlight appears on the soundtrack of Songs From Dawson's Creek, Volume 2.