The Smiths cover

These Things Take Time

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The Smiths (1984)jangle popHigh2:13SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTempo: 172 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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85%5 tracks · 2,447 notes · E minor · 172 BPM· 2:13Recommended
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Electric Guitar (clean) 1
Electric guitar (clean) 2
Standard drum kit
Electric Bass (pick) 1
Electric bass (pick) 2
78%3 tracks · 2,447 notes · E minor · 172 BPM· 2:13
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Guitar
Drums
Bass
78%3 tracks · 2,449 notes · D major · 172 BPM· 2:10
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Electric guitar (clean)
Electric bass (pick)
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 2:13

About this song

These Things Take Time by The Smiths is in E minor (estimated), around 172 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 2:13 (Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (pick), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
8.5 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
5.85 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.65 notes/sec

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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