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Working Class Hero

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John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band (1970)rockTop 5%3:55SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A minorestTempo: 75 BPMestTime signature: 6/8

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87%2 tracks · 2,597 notes · A minor · 75 BPM· 3:55Recommended
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87%2 tracks · 2,597 notes · A minor · 75 BPM· 3:56
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76%1 tracks · 2,284 notes · A minor · 75 BPM· 3:56
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —2 tracks · 3:55

About this song

Working Class Hero by John Lennon is in A minor (estimated), around 75 BPM, 6/8 time. This 2-track arrangement runs 3:55 (Acoustic guitar (steel) and Fretless bass). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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9.67 notes/sec
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1.4 notes/sec

About the key of A minor

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Working Class Hero appears on the soundtrack of The U.S. vs. John Lennon: Music From the Motion Picture.