Pearl cover

Cry Baby

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Janis Joplin

Pearl (1971)blues rockHigh6:38SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C majorestTempo: 85 BPMest

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92%4 tracks · 5,242 notes · C major · 85 BPM· 6:38Recommended
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81%3 tracks · 1,214 notes · C major · 84 BPM· 3:51partial
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81%3 tracks · 4,791 notes · C major · 85 BPM· 6:26Live
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About this song

Cry Baby by Janis Joplin is in C major (estimated), around 85 BPM. This 4-track arrangement runs 6:38 (Electric guitar (jazz), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
4.99 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.9 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.91 notes/sec

About the key of C major

C major is the 10th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C, F, and G.

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Cry Baby appears on the soundtrack of Janis: Little Girl Blue.