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When It Started by The Strokes, around 132 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 2:53 (Electric guitar (jazz), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Voice oohs, and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.
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When It Started appears on the soundtrack of Spider‐Man: Music From and Inspired By.