Once Upon a Time cover

Sanctify Yourself

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Simple Minds

Once Upon a Time (1985)new waveHigh3:22SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezerTidal
Key: G majorTuning: StandardTempo: 128 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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86%13 tracks · 2,723 notes · G major · 126 BPM· 3:22Recommended
Standard Drum Kit 1
Standard drum kit 2
Acoustic bass
Electric bass (finger)
Lead 8 (bass + lead)
String ensemble 1
Electric grand piano
String Ensemble 2
Distortion guitar
FX 5 (brightness) 1
FX 5 (brightness) 2
Pad 3 (polysynth)
Choir aahs
77%4 tracks · 2,840 notes · G major · 128 BPM· 3:49
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —13 tracks · 3:22

About this song

Sanctify Yourself by Simple Minds is in G major, around 128 BPM, 4/4 time. This 13-track arrangement runs 3:22 (Electric grand piano, Distortion guitar, Acoustic bass, Electric bass (finger), String ensemble 1, String ensemble 2, and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
2.38 notes/sec
DrumsBeginner
2.65 notes/sec
GuitarBeginner
0.09 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.36 notes/sec
PianoBeginner
3.74 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.85 notes/sec

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About the key of G major

G major is the 7th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G, C, and D.

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