Walk on the Wild Side

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Lou Reed

Transformer (1972)art rockTop 5%3:58Spotify YouTube Apple Music

Key: C majorestTempo: 98 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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94%9 tracks · 12,385 notes · C major · 97 BPM· 3:58Recommended

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94%9 tracks · 12,070 notes · C major · 98 BPM· 3:55

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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 3:58

About this song

Walk on the Wild Side by Lou Reed is in C major (estimated), around 98 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 3:58 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Acoustic bass, Fretless bass, String ensemble 1, Choir aahs, and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced

15.17 notes/sec

GuitarAdvanced

18.38 notes/sec

BassBeginner

1.19 notes/sec

OtherBeginner

1.33 notes/sec

OtherBeginner

0.83 notes/sec

VocalsBeginner

1.52 notes/sec

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Vocal range

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G3 – G4 · 12 semitones (~1 octaves)

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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Walk on the Wild Side appears on the soundtrack of 20 Feet From Stardom, Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson: Music From the Film.