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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:36
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Stay by Oingo Boingo, around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:36 (Vibraphone, Overdriven guitar, Slap bass 1, Brass section, FX 6 (goblins), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a bridge. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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