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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 4:17
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Sharp Dressed Man by ZZ Top is in C minor (estimated), around 125 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 4:17 (Electric guitar (muted), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Lead 2 (sawtooth), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, 3 verses, a bridge, and a solo. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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C3 – D♯5 · 27 semitones (~2.3 octaves)
About the key of C minor
C minor is the 8th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Cm, Fm, and Gm.
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Sharp Dressed Man appears on the soundtrack of Der letzte Bulle, Volume 5.