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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 4:05
About this song
My Head's in Mississippi by ZZ Top is in A minor (estimated), around 152 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 4:05 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.
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G2 – E4 · 21 semitones (~1.8 octaves)
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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