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The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (1974)progressive rockHigh5:31SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D majorestTempo: 126 BPMest

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91%8 tracks · 5,477 notes · D major · 126 BPM· 5:31Recommended
Practice Play
Intro
Verse 1
Interlude 1
Verse 2
Interlude 2
Pre-chorus 1
Chorus 1
Bridge
Verse 3
Interlude 3
Pre-chorus 2
Chorus 2
Bass
Synth 1
Drums
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Synth 2
Piano
Organ
91%9 tracks · 5,477 notes · D major · 126 BPM· 5:31
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Mike Rutherford (bass)
Mike Rutherford (bass pedal)
Steve Hackett (guitar 1)
Steve Hackett (guitar 2)
Tony Banks (keyboard)
Tony Banks (piano)
Tony Banks (organ)
Tambourine
Drumkit
91%12 tracks · 7,558 notes · D major · 125 BPM· 5:37
Practice Play
Acoustic grand piano
Pad 3 (polysynth)
Electric bass (finger)
Clavinet 1
Distortion guitar
Percussive organ
Church organ
Jazz drum kit
Clavinet 2
Electric Guitar (muted) 1
Overdriven guitar
Electric guitar (muted) 2

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 5:31

About this song

Back in NYC by Genesis is in D major (estimated), around 126 BPM. This 8-track arrangement runs 5:31 (Acoustic grand piano, Drawbar organ, Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 2 (sawtooth), Pad 3 (polysynth), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an interlude. 3 versions available to play and practice.

Difficulty by instrument

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OtherAdvanced
4.22 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.36 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
3.43 notes/sec
KeysIntermediate
0.77 notes/sec
PianoIntermediate
0.76 notes/sec
BassBeginner
0.98 notes/sec

Song structure

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0:001:002:003:004:005:31
Intro0:00Verse 10:21Interlude1:28Verse 21:45Interlude2:38Pre-chorus 12:45Chorus 13:01Bridge3:25Verse 33:48Interlude4:41Pre-chorus 24:48Chorus 25:04

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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