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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —11 tracks · 4:14
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Head Over Heels by Tears for Fears is in A major, around 100 BPM, 4/4 time. This 11-track arrangement runs 4:14 (Bright acoustic piano, Electric grand piano, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Pizzicato strings, Lead 2 (sawtooth), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a solo, and an outro. 4 versions available to play and practice.
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A2 – B5 · 38 semitones (~3.2 octaves)
About the key of A major
A major is the 9th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A, D, and E.
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Head Over Heels appears on the soundtrack of Orphan Black: Original Television Soundtrack.