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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —11 tracks · 4:57
About this song
Band on the Run by Wings is in D major, around 80 BPM, 4/4 time. This 11-track arrangement runs 4:57 (Electric grand piano, Accordion, Acoustic guitar (steel), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (pick), Clarinet, and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.
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G2 – A5 · 38 semitones (~3.2 octaves)
About the key of D major
D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.
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Band on the Run appears on the soundtrack of Boyhood: Music From the Motion Picture, Man on the Run: Music From the Motion Picture Soundtrack.