Fairytale cover

Colours

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Donovan

Fairytale (1965)folkHigh2:31SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D majorestTempo: 160 BPMest

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87%5 tracks · 1,790 notes · D major · 160 BPM· 2:311968 releaseRecommended
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Verse 1
Verse 2
Lead Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
87%6 tracks · 1,799 notes · D major · 160 BPM· 2:35
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Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Hand Clap
Drumkit
14%1 tracks · 51 notes · E major · 90 BPM· 0:11partialBetter Version
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Guitar

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 2:31

About this song

Colours by Donovan is in D major (estimated), around 160 BPM. This 5-track arrangement runs 2:31 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
2.14 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
3.91 notes/sec
DrumsBeginner
1.86 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.7 notes/sec

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C3C4C5A3A4

A3 – A4 · 12 semitones (~1 octaves)

About the key of D major

D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.

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Colours appears on the soundtrack of Amy (Music From the original Motion Picture Soundtrack), The Rules of Attraction.