How Soon Is Now?
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 6:54
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How Soon Is Now? by The Smiths, around 94 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 6:54 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Lead 2 (sawtooth)). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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A♯2 – E4 · 18 semitones (~1.5 octaves)
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How Soon Is Now? appears on the soundtrack of The Wedding Singer: Music From the Motion Picture.