Never as Good as the First Time
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 3:56
About this song
Never as Good as the First Time by Sade is in F# minor (estimated), around 106 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 3:56 (Marimba, Rock organ, Distortion guitar, Slap bass 1, Synth strings 2, English horn, and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
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F♯3 – C♯5 · 19 semitones (~1.6 octaves)
About the key of F# minor
F# minor is the 13th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are F♯m, Bm, and C♯m.
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