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In the City

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In the City (1977)mod revivalHigh2:17SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: G majorestTempo: 180 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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89%4 tracks · 3,839 notes · G major · 175 BPM· 2:17Recommended
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Lead Vocals
Guitar
Bass
Drums
78%3 tracks · 3,730 notes · G major · 180 BPM· 2:13
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Guitar
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 2:17

About this song

In the City by The Jam is in G major (estimated), around 180 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 2:17 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.55 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
8.66 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
13.2 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.59 notes/sec

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Vocal range

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C3C4C5D3A4

D3 – A4 · 19 semitones (~1.6 octaves)

About the key of G major

G major is the 7th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G, C, and D.

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