Can’t Buy a Thrill cover

Only a Fool Would Say That

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Steely Dan

Can’t Buy a Thrill (1972)jazz rockHigh2:56SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A minorestTempo: 127 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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92%4 tracks · 5,269 notes · A minor · 127 BPM· 2:56AI GenRecommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
92%5 tracks · 5,247 notes · A minor · 128 BPM· 2:53
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
Lead Vocals
68%1 tracks · 420 notes · A minor · 126 BPM· 2:53Bass Only
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Intro
Verse 1
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Verse 2
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Bridge
Solo
Chorus
Bass
38%4 tracks · 407 notes · C major · 120 BPM· 0:16partial
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 2:56

About this song

Only a Fool Would Say That by Steely Dan is in A minor (estimated), around 127 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 2:56 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
18.81 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.32 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.61 notes/sec

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