Tell It Like It Is cover

Because the Night

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Patti Smith

Tell It Like It Is (1997)art rockTop 5%3:03SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: B minorestTempo: 124 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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97%5 tracks · 5,151 notes · B minor · 122 BPM· 3:03Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Basso
Batteria
Voce
91%4 tracks · 3,255 notes · G major · 124 BPM· 3:19
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Intro
Verse 1
Pre Chorus
Verse 2
Bridge
Outro
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
69%1 tracks · 2,321 notes · B minor · 110 BPM· 2:22partialAcoustic
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Intro
Verse 1
Refrein
Verse 2
Refrein
Ending
Refrein
Guitar

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:03

About this song

Because the Night by Patti Smith is in B minor (estimated), around 124 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:03 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
10.2 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.31 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.37 notes/sec

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About the key of B minor

B minor is the 4th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Bm, Em, and F♯m.

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