Automatic for the People cover

The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite

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R.E.M.

Automatic for the People (1992)alternative rockHigh4:05SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: variesTuning: StandardTempo: 122 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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90%13 tracks · 10,409 notes · A minor · 122 BPM· 4:05Recommended
Practice Play
Intro
Verse 1
Chorus
Verse 2
Chorus
Verse 3
Chorus
Bridge
Chorus
Outro
Lead Vocals
Backing Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Guitar 4
Bass
Organ 1
Organ 2
Strings 1
Strings 2
Drums 1
Drums 2
90%13 tracks · 10,449 notes · C major · 122 BPM· 4:01The Sidewinter Sleeps Tonite
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Voice
B. Vx
Elec. Gtr. 1
Elec. Gtr. 2
Ac. Gtr. 1
Ac. Gtr. 2
Organ 1
Organ 2
Strings Right
Strings Left
Bass
Shaker
Drumkit
68%1 tracks · 1,601 notes · G major · 126 BPM· 3:55
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Guitar

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —13 tracks · 4:05

About this song

The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite by R.E.M., around 122 BPM, 4/4 time. This 13-track arrangement runs 4:05 (Drawbar organ, Acoustic guitar (nylon), Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.

Difficulty by instrument

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GuitarAdvanced
13.97 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.26 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.26 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.97 notes/sec
KeysBeginner
2.36 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
2.51 notes/sec

Chord progressionsestimated

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Intro
Verse
Chorus
Bridge
Outro

Song structure

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0:001:002:003:004:05
Intro0:00Verse 10:17Chorus0:56Verse 21:11Chorus1:58Verse 32:13Chorus2:36Bridge2:51Chorus3:17Outro3:57

Vocal range

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C4C5C6C7E4D6

E4 – D6 · 22 semitones (~1.8 octaves)

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