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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 3:33
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Cruel Summer by Bananarama is in C# minor (estimated), around 108 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 3:33 (Electric grand piano, Xylophone, Electric guitar (clean), Synth bass 1, Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, an interlude, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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G♯3 – B4 · 15 semitones (~1.3 octaves)
About the key of C# minor
C# minor is the 12th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C♯m, F♯m, and G♯m.
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Cruel Summer appears on the soundtrack of Der letzte Bulle, Volume 5.