The Wall cover

Bring the Boys Back Home

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Pink Floyd

The Wall (1979)progressive rockHigh2:46SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: G majorestTuning: StandardTempo: 90 BPMest

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92%9 tracks · 1,107 notes · G major · 90 BPM· 2:46Recommended
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Lead Guitar
Bass Guitar
Keyboards Left Hand
Keyboards Right Hand
Lead Synthesizer
Second Synthesizer
First Vocals
Choir
Drumkit
87%6 tracks · 829 notes · G major · 79 BPM· 1:17partial
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Segue from Vera
Lead Vocals
Strings 1
Strings 2
Strings 3
Choir
Drums
87%6 tracks · 509 notes · G major · 90 BPM· 1:05partial
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Bring the boys back home, Pink Floyd, The Wall
Brass
Trumpet
Trombone
Drums
Roger's screaming
Telephone ring

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 2:46

About this song

Bring the Boys Back Home by Pink Floyd is in G major (estimated), around 90 BPM. This 9-track arrangement runs 2:46 (Acoustic grand piano, Acoustic guitar (nylon), Electric bass (pick), Synth strings 1, Choir aahs, Voice oohs, and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsIntermediate
3.1 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
0.84 notes/sec
PianoIntermediate
1.06 notes/sec
BassBeginner
0.11 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.48 notes/sec

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Bring the Boys Back Home appears on the soundtrack of The Wall, Film Soundtrack + Extras: Sequenced & Expanded By Eywood, The Wall: Music From the Film, The Wall: The Film Soundtrack.