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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 2:18
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Bad Boy by The Beatles is in C major (estimated), around 136 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 2:18 (Electric piano 2, Electric guitar (jazz), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, 3 verses, and a solo. 4 versions available to play and practice.
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C3 – F5 · 29 semitones (~2.4 octaves)
About the key of C major
C major is the 10th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C, F, and G.
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Bad Boy appears on the soundtrack of Help!, The Beatles Collection, Volume 8: Yellow Submarine.