Stray Cats cover

Runaway Boys

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Stray Cats (1981)rockabillyHigh3:01SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTempo: 180 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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97%9 tracks · 5,271 notes · E minor · 180 BPM· 3:01Recommended
Practice Play
Electric Guitar (clean) 1
Electric guitar (clean) 2
Overdriven Guitar 1
Overdriven guitar 2
Overdriven guitar 3
Overdriven guitar 4
Acoustic Bass 1
Acoustic bass 2
Standard drum kit
92%5 tracks · 5,065 notes · A minor · 180 BPM· 2:56
Practice Play
Intro
1st Verse
Solo
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums
92%6 tracks · 4,106 notes · E minor · 180 BPM· 2:35
Practice Play
Lead Guitar
Lead Guitar 2
Guitar 2
Bass
Hand Clap
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 3:01

About this song

Runaway Boys by Stray Cats is in E minor (estimated), around 180 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 3:01 (Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Acoustic bass, and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
5.31 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
9.35 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
5.38 notes/sec

About the key of E minor

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