Young Americans cover

David Bowie

Young Americans (1975)art rockTop 5%3:58SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicSoundCloud
Key: F minorestTempo: 96 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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100%7 tracks · 5,134 notes · F minor · 96 BPM· 3:58Recommended
Intro
Verse 1
Verse 2
Intro Reprise
Verse 3
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Sax
World
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:58

About this song

Fame by David Bowie is in F minor (estimated), around 96 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:58 (Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Alto sax, Sitar, and Drums), with an intro and 3 verses. 1 version available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
4.92 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.78 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.32 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.9 notes/sec

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About the key of F minor

F minor is the 17th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Fm, A♯m, and Cm.

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