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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 2:21
About this song
Surfer Girl by The Beach Boys is in D major (estimated). This 9-track arrangement runs 2:21 (Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (pick), Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, 3 verses, a bridge, and an outro. 5 versions available to play and practice.
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F♯3 – C5 · 18 semitones (~1.5 octaves)
About the key of D major
D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.
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Surfer Girl appears on the soundtrack of Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle: Music From the Motion Picture.