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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —10 tracks · 3:44
About this song
Half a Person by The Smiths is in E minor (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 10-track arrangement runs 3:44 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Voice oohs, and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.
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B3 – G4 · 8 semitones (~0.7 octaves)
About the key of E minor
E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.
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