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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 2:26
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I Wanna Be Sedated by Ramones is in E major, around 165 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 2:26 (Electric guitar (muted), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a solo, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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E4 – D♯5 · 11 semitones (~0.9 octaves)
About the key of E major
E major is the 5th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are E, A, and B.
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I Wanna Be Sedated appears on the soundtrack of Gilmore Girls UST 1, Mayor of the Sunset Strip (Original Soundtrack).