Start Me Up

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The Rolling Stones

On "Still Life" A Mini-Special (1981)rockTop 5%3:32SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: F majorestTempo: 122 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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95%5 tracks · 5,289 notes · F major · 122 BPM· 3:32Recommended
Verse
Chorus
Verse
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Guitar 3
Drums
92%4 tracks · 3,787 notes · F major · 120 BPM· 3:30Official Promo
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
70%1 tracks · 542 notes · F major · 124 BPM· 3:27Bass Tab
Bass

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:32

About this song

Start Me Up by The Rolling Stones is in F major (estimated), around 122 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:32 (Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
9.28 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.56 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.18 notes/sec

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About the key of F major

F major is the 15th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are F, A♯, and C.

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