Government Totally Sucks

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Tenacious D

comedy rockHigh1:21SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E majorestTempo: 144 BPMestTime signature: 2/4

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76%6 tracks · 3,390 notes · E major · 144 BPM· 1:21Recommended
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Intro
A
B
C
D
Lead Vocals
Choir 1
Choir 2
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Drums
74%6 tracks · 3,352 notes · E major · 144 BPM· 1:22
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Vocals
Chorus I
Chorus II
A. Guitar I
A. Guitar II
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 1:21

About this song

Government Totally Sucks by Tenacious D is in E major (estimated), around 144 BPM, 2/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 1:21 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Voice oohs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
16.63 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
4.88 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.7 notes/sec
VocalsIntermediate
2.83 notes/sec

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C2C3C4C5A2B4

A2 – B4 · 26 semitones (~2.2 octaves)

About the key of E major

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