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About this song
Why Can't I Be You? by The Cure is in D minor (estimated), around 218 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 3:01 (Harpsichord, Electric guitar (jazz), Electric guitar (muted), Electric bass (finger), Trumpet, Trombone, and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of D minor
D minor is the 3rd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Dm, Gm, and Am.
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