The Good Son cover

The Ship Song

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds

The Good Son (1990)alternative rockHigh5:04SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: G majorestTempo: 140 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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87%9 tracks · 7,557 notes · G major · 140 BPM· 5:04Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Piano 1
Piano 2
Organ 1
Organ 2
Backing Vocals
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 5:04

About this song

The Ship Song by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds is in G major (estimated), around 140 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 5:04 (Acoustic grand piano, Electric piano 1, Drawbar organ, Percussive organ, Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
6.93 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.32 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
4.46 notes/sec
PianoIntermediate
3.19 notes/sec
KeysBeginner
0.69 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.2 notes/sec

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