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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 3:34
About this song
You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon is in F major, around 129 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 3:34 (Electric guitar (clean), Fretless bass, Choir aahs, Synth brass 1, Whistle, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.
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A2 – G4 · 22 semitones (~1.8 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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You Can Call Me Al appears on the soundtrack of This Is Us (Music From the Series).