Give ’Em Enough Rope cover

English Civil War

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The Clash

Give ’Em Enough Rope (1978)punk rockHigh2:37SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A minorestTempo: 154 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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85%5 tracks · 3,666 notes · A minor · 154 BPM· 2:37Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Lead Vocals
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Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 2:37

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English Civil War by The Clash is in A minor (estimated), around 154 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 2:37 (Distortion guitar, Lead 6 (voice), Guitar fret noise, and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
9.03 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.16 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.08 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.77 notes/sec

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C3C4C5E3F♯4

E3 – F♯4 · 14 semitones (~1.2 octaves)

About the key of A minor

A minor is the 2nd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Am, Dm, and Em.

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English Civil War appears on the soundtrack of Soundtrack From the Movie Rude Boy.