A Lesson in Romantics cover

If You Wanted a Song Written About You, All You Had to Do Was Ask

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Mayday Parade

A Lesson in Romantics (2007)alternative rockHigh4:00SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D majorestTempo: 100 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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96%9 tracks · 4,756 notes · D major · 100 BPM· 4:00Recommended
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Intro
Lead Vocals 1
Lead Vocals 2
Backing Vocals 1
Backing Vocals 2
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 4:00

About this song

If You Wanted a Song Written About You, All You Had to Do Was Ask by Mayday Parade is in D major (estimated), around 100 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 4:00 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
6.04 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.6 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
4.5 notes/sec
VocalsIntermediate
1.63 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.13 notes/sec

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C2C3C4C5A2A4

A2 – A4 · 24 semitones (~2 octaves)

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