It Never Rains in Southern California
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It Never Rains in Southern California by Albert Hammond is in E major (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:30 (Bright acoustic piano, Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (jazz), Fretless bass, String ensemble 1, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro and alternating verses and choruses. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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D3 – E4 · 14 semitones (~1.2 octaves)
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It Never Rains in Southern California appears on the soundtrack of VINYL: Music From The HBO® Original Series - Vol. 1.7.