This Is the Sea cover

The Whole of the Moon

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The Waterboys

This Is the Sea (1985)folk rockModerate4:53SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C majorestTempo: 108 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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83%5 tracks · 10,219 notes · C major · 108 BPM· 4:53Recommended
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Lead Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 4:53

About this song

The Whole of the Moon by The Waterboys is in C major (estimated), around 108 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 4:53 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
26.41 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.45 notes/sec
VocalsIntermediate
1.17 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.52 notes/sec

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C3C4C5C6G3G5

G3 – G5 · 24 semitones (~2 octaves)

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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The Whole of the Moon appears on the soundtrack of Känn ingen sorg, Made in Italy: Colonna sonora originale del film.