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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 3:19
About this song
House of Pain by Van Halen is in A major (estimated), around 102 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 3:19 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with 2 verses, a solo, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of A major
A major is the 9th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A, D, and E.
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