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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —2 tracks · 1:57
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Children of the Revolution by T. Rex is in E minor (estimated), around 135 BPM, 4/4 time. This 2-track arrangement runs 1:57 (Distortion guitar and Contrabass), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.
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