When the Pawn Hits the Conflicts He Thinks Like a King What He Knows Throws the Blows When He Goes to the Fight and He’ll Win the Whole Thing ’Fore He Enters the Ring There’s No Body to Batter When Your Mind Is Your Might So When You Go Solo, You Hold Your Own Hand and Remember That Depth Is the Greatest of Heights and If You Know Where You Stand, Then You Know Where to Land and If You Fall It Won’t Matter, Cuz You’ll Know That You’re Right cover

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When the Pawn Hits the Conflicts He Thinks Like a King What He Knows Throws the Blows When He Goes to the Fight and He’ll Win the Whole Thing ’Fore He Enters the Ring There’s No Body to Batter When Your Mind Is Your Might So When You Go Solo, You Hold Your Own Hand and Remember That Depth Is the Greatest of Heights and If You Know Where You Stand, Then You Know Where to Land and If You Fall It Won’t Matter, Cuz You’ll Know That You’re Right (1999)alternative popHigh4:15SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E majorestTempo: 66 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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88%4 tracks · 2,393 notes · E major · 66 BPM· 4:15Recommended
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Across the Universe by Fiona Apple is in E major (estimated), around 66 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 4:15 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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2.53 notes/sec
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1.53 notes/sec

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Across the Universe appears on the soundtrack of Pleasantville (Music From the Motion Picture).