Don’t Say No cover

In the Dark

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Billy Squier

Don’t Say No (1981)rockHigh3:52SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTempo: 112 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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86%5 tracks · 3,817 notes · E minor · 112 BPM· 3:52Recommended
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
Lead Vocals
81%4 tracks · 464 notes · E minor · 114 BPM· 0:34partial
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
71%2 tracks · 2,092 notes · E minor · 110 BPM· 4:18
Drums
Bass

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:52

About this song

In the Dark by Billy Squier is in E minor (estimated), around 112 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:52 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

Difficulty by instrument

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GuitarAdvanced
5.38 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.29 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.46 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.57 notes/sec

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Vocal range

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C3C4C5G3B4

G3 – B4 · 16 semitones (~1.3 octaves)

About the key of E minor

E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.

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