Boys Don't Cry (The Cure cover)

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Key: A majorestTempo: 103 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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86%4 tracks · 4,772 notes · C# minor · 200 BPM· 2:23Recommended
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Intro
Verse 1
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Verse 2
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Verse 3
Lead Vocals
Guitar
Bass
Drums
84%4 tracks · 3,128 notes · A major · 103 BPM· 2:08
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Distortion guitar
Electric Bass (pick) 1
Electric bass (pick) 2
Standard drum kit
76%3 tracks · 3,128 notes · A major · 103 BPM· 2:08
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Tom DeLonge (E-Gitarre)
Mark Hoppus (Bass)
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 2:23

About this song

Boys Don't Cry (The Cure cover) by blink-182 is in A major (estimated), around 103 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 2:23 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
6.06 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
9.65 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
16.12 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.58 notes/sec

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Intro
Verse
Chorus
Bridge
Outro

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0:001:002:23
Intro0:02Verse 10:22Pre-chorus0:31Chorus0:41Verse 20:50Pre-chorus1:00Chorus1:10Verse 31:19Bridge1:29Verse 41:38Chorus1:48Outro2:07

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C3C4C5A3E4

A3 – E4 · 7 semitones (~0.6 octaves)

About the key of A major

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