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About this song
Stephanie Says by The Velvet Underground is in C major (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 3-track arrangement runs 1:26 (Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (pick), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of C major
C major is the 10th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C, F, and G.
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Stephanie Says appears on the soundtrack of The Royal Tenenbaums: Original Soundtrack.