There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:14
About this song
There Is a Light That Never Goes Out by The Smiths is in E major (estimated), around 132 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:14 (Electric guitar (jazz), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (pick), String ensemble 1, Pan flute, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and an outro. 6 versions available to play and practice.
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C♯3 – E4 · 15 semitones (~1.3 octaves)
About the key of E major
E major is the 5th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are E, A, and B.
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There Is a Light That Never Goes Out appears on the soundtrack of The Essential Movies.