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About this song
Substitute by The Who is in D major (estimated), 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 3:53 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Voice oohs, and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of D major
D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.
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Substitute appears on the soundtrack of Our Friends in the North 1964–1995, School of Rock: Music From and Inspired by the Motion Picture, Tommy and Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests.