British Steel cover

You Don't Have to Be Old to Be Wise

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Judas Priest

British Steel (1980)heavy metalHigh4:30SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A minorestTempo: 135 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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89%4 tracks · 4,621 notes · A minor · 135 BPM· 4:30Recommended
riff 1
intro drums
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riff 2
Verse 1
Chorus
riff 1
Verse 2
Chorus 2
intro solo
solo glenn
solo k k
last chorus
Riff 1
final verse
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 4:30

About this song

You Don't Have to Be Old to Be Wise by Judas Priest is in A minor (estimated), around 135 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 4:30 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a solo. 1 version available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
3.67 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.01 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
3.92 notes/sec

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Intro
Verse
Chorus
Solo

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About the key of A minor

A minor is the 2nd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Am, Dm, and Em.

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