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The One I Love

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R.E.M.

Document (1987)alternative rockTop 5%3:13SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTempo: 132 BPMest

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99%18 tracks · 2,088 notes · E minor · 130 BPM· 3:13Recommended
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Staff
sn
ki
Staff-2
hat
hat-2
o hat
Staff-3
Staff-4
Staff-5
Staff-6
Staff-7
Staff-8
Staff-9
Staff-10
Staff-1
Staff-11
Staff-12
97%10 tracks · 6,930 notes · E minor · 132 BPM· 3:03
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Gtr.1
Gtr.2
Gtr.2 (Doubled)
Gtr.3
Gtr.3 (Doubled)
Gtr.4 Ac
Bass
Tambourine
Maracas
Drumkit
95%6 tracks · 5,760 notes · E minor · 132 BPM· 3:06
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Intro
Verse 1
VERSE MIDDLE
VERSE END
Chorus
Verse 2
VERSE MIDDLE
VERSE END
Chorus
Solo
Verse 3
VERSE MIDDLE
VERSE END
Chorus
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums 1
Drums 2

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —18 tracks · 3:13

About this song

The One I Love by R.E.M. is in E minor (estimated), around 132 BPM. This 18-track arrangement runs 3:13 (Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Choir aahs, Synth choir, and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarIntermediate
1.14 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.9 notes/sec
DrumsBeginner
1.6 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.73 notes/sec

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The One I Love appears on the soundtrack of Musikk fra filmen: Mannen som elsket Yngve.