Waiting Around to Die
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Waiting Around to Die by Townes Van Zandt is in G minor (estimated), around 180 BPM, 4/4 time. This 1-track arrangement runs 1:12 (Acoustic guitar (steel)). 1 version available to play and practice.
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About the key of G minor
G minor is the 11th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Gm, Cm, and Dm.
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Waiting Around to Die appears on the soundtrack of La French.