Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —14 tracks · 1:03
About this song
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood by Santa Esmeralda is in A minor (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 14-track arrangement runs 1:03 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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B2 – E4 · 17 semitones (~1.4 octaves)
About the key of A minor
A minor is the 2nd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Am, Dm, and Em.
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Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood appears on the soundtrack of 54: Music From the Miramax Motion Picture.