The Queen Is Dead cover

Frankly, Mr. Shankly

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The Smiths

The Queen Is Dead (1986)jangle popTop 5%1:55SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E majorestTempo: variesTime signature: 4/4

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97%5 tracks · 1,668 notes · E major · 220 BPM· 1:55Recommended
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Acoustic guitar (steel)
Acoustic bass
Electric guitar (jazz)
Room drum kit
Pad 6 (metallic)
91%4 tracks · 2,478 notes · E major · 118 BPM· 2:08
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Andy R
Shaker
Drumkit
83%3 tracks · 2,529 notes · E major · 112 BPM· 2:17extended
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Guitar
Drums
Bass

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 1:55

About this song

Frankly, Mr. Shankly by The Smiths is in E major (estimated), 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 1:55 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (jazz), Acoustic bass, Pad 6 (metallic), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
2.3 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.18 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
4.64 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.45 notes/sec

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