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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —12 tracks · 3:48
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Why Can't We Be Friends? by War is in G minor (estimated), around 92 BPM, 4/4 time. This 12-track arrangement runs 3:48 (Electric grand piano, Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Choir aahs, Soprano sax, Alto sax, and Drums), with an intro and 9 verses. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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G3 – G♯4 · 13 semitones (~1.1 octaves)
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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Why Can't We Be Friends? appears on the soundtrack of Even More Dazed and Confused, Mr. 3000.