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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —10 tracks · 2:44
About this song
Baggy Trousers by Madness is in F major (estimated), around 143 BPM, 4/4 time. This 10-track arrangement runs 2:44 (Xylophone, Percussive organ, Harmonica, Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Choir aahs, and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 4 versions available to play and practice.
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F3 – D♯4 · 10 semitones (~0.8 octaves)
About the key of F major
F major is the 15th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are F, A♯, and C.
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Baggy Trousers appears on the soundtrack of Mean Machine, The Get Up!.