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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 2:02
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Surfin' Safari by The Beach Boys is in A major (estimated), around 160 BPM, 1/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 2:02 (Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, a solo, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
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A2 – F♯4 · 21 semitones (~1.8 octaves)
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A major is the 9th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A, D, and E.
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Surfin' Safari appears on the soundtrack of 41 Original Hits From the Sound Track of “American Graffiti”, American Graffiti, Vol II: Music From the Original Motion Picture.