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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 5:58
About this song
Pictures of You by The Cure is in A major (estimated), around 86 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 5:58 (Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Synth strings 1, Lead 5 (charang), and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of A major
A major is the 9th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A, D, and E.
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Pictures of You appears on the soundtrack of Café de flore (OST), Gilmore Girls UST 2, Starter for 10, The Vow: Music From the Motion Picture.