Rio Grande Mud cover

Just Got Paid

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Rio Grande Mud (1972)blues rockTop 5%3:34SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezer
Key: E minorestTempo: 100 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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96%5 tracks · 3,623 notes · E minor · 100 BPM· 3:34Recommended
drums
bass
chop guitar
slide guitar
vocals
94%5 tracks · 3,688 notes · E minor · 100 BPM· 3:32
Drums
Bass
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Lead Vocals
94%5 tracks · 5,046 notes · E minor · 96 BPM· 4:25extendedAlbum
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
Lead Vocals
94%5 tracks · 3,551 notes · E minor · 100 BPM· 3:31
bass
chop guitar
slide guitar
vocals
Drumkit
83%3 tracks · 3,547 notes · E minor · 96 BPM· 4:15extendedv2
Verse 1
Chorus 1
Verse 2
Chorus 2
Solo
Guitar
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:34

About this song

Just Got Paid by ZZ Top is in E minor (estimated), around 100 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:34 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Pad 3 (polysynth), and Drums). 5 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
8.05 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.47 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
3.78 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.75 notes/sec

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C3C4C5E3B4

E3 – B4 · 19 semitones (~1.6 octaves)

About the key of E minor

E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.

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Just Got Paid appears on the soundtrack of RAW: ‘That Little Ol’ Band From Texas’ Original Soundtrack.