Controversy cover

Let's Work

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Controversy (1981)funkHigh3:47SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: B minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 120 BPMestTime signature: 1/4

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96%7 tracks · 2,597 notes · B minor · 120 BPM· 3:47Recommended
Bass
Drums
Guitar
Synth 1
Synth 2
Synth 3
Lead Vocals
96%10 tracks · 2,177 notes · B major · 120 BPM· 3:51
Bass
Guitar
Synth
Synth2
Synth 3
Voice
Hand Clap
Timbale
Cabasa
Drumkit
96%11 tracks · 2,521 notes · B minor · 120 BPM· 3:51Lets Work
Slap Bass 2 1
Slap bass 2 2
Standard drum kit
Distortion guitar
Lead 1 (square) 1
Lead 1 (square) 2
Lead 1 (square) 3
Lead 1 (square) 4
Lead 8 (bass + lead)
Choir Aahs 1
Choir aahs 2

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:47

About this song

Let's Work by Prince is in B minor (estimated), around 120 BPM, 1/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:47 (Distortion guitar, Slap bass 2, Lead 1 (square), Lead 6 (voice), Lead 8 (bass + lead), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

Difficulty by instrument

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BassIntermediate
3.54 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.02 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.82 notes/sec
GuitarBeginner
0.15 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.33 notes/sec

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C3C4C5C6D3C♯5

D3 – C♯5 · 23 semitones (~1.9 octaves)

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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