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I'll Follow the Sun

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Beatles for Sale (1964)rockTop 5%1:46SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C majorestTempo: 134 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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100%7 tracks · 2,068 notes · C major · 134 BPM· 1:46Recommended
Intro
Verse 1
Verse 2
Bridge 1
Verse 3
Guitar Solo
Refrain
Bridge 2
Verse 4
Lead Vocals
Backing Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums
95%6 tracks · 1,777 notes · C major · 100 BPM· 2:29extendedFingerstyle
Voice oohs
Acoustic guitar (nylon)
Fretless bass
Electric guitar (jazz)
Electric guitar (muted)
Brush drum kit
92%5 tracks · 1,759 notes · C major · 135 BPM· 1:43Fingerstyle
Paul 1
George
John
Paul 2
Drumkit
68%1 tracks · 236 notes · C major · 134 BPM· 0:52partialFingerstyle
Guitar

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 1:46

About this song

I'll Follow the Sun by The Beatles is in C major (estimated), around 134 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 1:46 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (jazz), Electric bass (pick), Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, a solo, and an outro. 4 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
8.73 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
4.34 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.1 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.64 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.49 notes/sec

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Verse
Bridge
Solo
Chorus

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C3C4C5D3G4

D3 – G4 · 17 semitones (~1.4 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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I'll Follow the Sun appears on the soundtrack of Anthology: Soundtrack to the Disney+ Series (Episodes 1-3).