Three Imaginary Boys cover

Subway Song

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The Cure

Three Imaginary Boys (1979)new waveHigh1:48SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: F minorestTempo: 120 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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83%4 tracks · 745 notes · F minor · 120 BPM· 1:48Recommended
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Michael Dempsey
Robert Smith
Castanets
Drumkit
76%3 tracks · 759 notes · F minor · 120 BPM· 1:48
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Guitar
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 1:48

About this song

Subway Song by The Cure is in F minor (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 1:48 (Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
3.24 notes/sec
DrumsBeginner
2.31 notes/sec
GuitarBeginner
1.22 notes/sec

About the key of F minor

F minor is the 17th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Fm, A♯m, and Cm.

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