This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)
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This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) by Talking Heads is in G major (estimated), around 115 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 4:40 (Electric guitar (clean), Synth bass 2, Lead 1 (square), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, an interlude, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
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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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This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) appears on the soundtrack of Stop Making Sense, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.