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About this song
And the Cradle Will Rock… by Van Halen is in A minor (estimated), around 110 BPM, 4/4 time. This 10-track arrangement runs 2:02 (Acoustic grand piano, Bright acoustic piano, Electric grand piano, Harpsichord, Clavinet, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of A minor
A minor is the 2nd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Am, Dm, and Em.
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