Teaser and the Firecat cover

How Can I Tell You

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Cat Stevens

Teaser and the Firecat (1971)folk rockHigh1:16SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D majorestTempo: 120 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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72%1 tracks · 362 notes · D major · 120 BPM· 1:16Recommended
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72%1 tracks · 349 notes · D major · 120 BPM· 1:16
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72%1 tracks · 349 notes · D major · 120 BPM· 1:16
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How Can I Tell You by Cat Stevens is in D major (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 1-track arrangement runs 1:16 (Acoustic guitar (nylon)). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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How Can I Tell You appears on the soundtrack of Med Hjartet På Rette Staden 2 (Meir Musikk Frå Fjernsynsserien).