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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —12 tracks · 3:28
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20th Century Boy by T. Rex, around 130 BPM. This 12-track arrangement runs 3:28 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Choir aahs, Alto sax, and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a bridge. 4 versions available to play and practice.
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D3 – G4 · 17 semitones (~1.4 octaves)
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20th Century Boy appears on the soundtrack of Absolute Giganten.