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Dire Straits - Walk Of Life - Guitar Tab

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About Walk Of Life

Walk of Life is a signature track by Dire Straits from their 1985 album Brothers in Arms. The song showcases Mark Knopfler's distinctive fingerstyle electric guitar work and upbeat rhythm, making it an excellent choice for players looking to develop clean tone and rhythmic precision.

  • Released as a single in October 1985 in the US and January 1986 in the UK.
  • Features Mark Knopfler's signature fingerstyle electric guitar technique throughout.
  • The third track on Dire Straits' fifth studio album, Brothers in Arms.

How to Play Walk Of Life

Tuning: E Standard · Key: E major · Tempo: 172 BPM

Loop the hardest passage and creep the speed up from around 70 percent until it holds at 172 BPM.

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