12 × 5 cover

As Tears Go By

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The Rolling Stones

12 × 5 (1964)rockTop 5%3:48SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: G majorTuning: StandardTempo: variesTime signature: 4/4

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97%6 tracks · 4,280 notes · D# major · 120 BPM· 3:48Recommended
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Standard drum kit
Electric guitar (jazz)
Vibraphone
String Ensemble 2
Electric Piano 2
Electric bass (finger)
69%1 tracks · 866 notes · D major · 114 BPM· 2:42partial
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Guitar

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 3:48

About this song

As Tears Go By by The Rolling Stones is in G major, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 3:48 (Electric piano 2, Vibraphone, Electric guitar (jazz), Electric bass (finger), String ensemble 2, and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
9.18 notes/sec
PianoIntermediate
5.19 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.53 notes/sec
GuitarBeginner
0.21 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.2 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.46 notes/sec

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