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Can't Get There From Here

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R.E.M.

Fables of the Reconstruction (1985)alternative rockHigh3:29SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: B majorestTempo: 146 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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82%2 tracks · 3,858 notes · B major · 146 BPM· 3:29Recommended
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Can't Get There From Here by R.E.M. is in B major (estimated), around 146 BPM, 4/4 time. This 2-track arrangement runs 3:29 (Electric guitar (clean) and Electric bass (finger)). 1 version available to play and practice.

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3.45 notes/sec

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