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The Real Me

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The Who

Quadrophenia (1973)rockTop 5%3:18SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezerTidal
Key: C majorTuning: StandardTempo: 142 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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95%4 tracks · 3,769 notes · C minor · 147 BPM· 3:18Recommended
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Intro
Verse 1
Chorus 1
Verse 2
Chorus 2
Bridge 1
Verse 3
Chorus 3
Bridge 2
Chorus 4
Guitar
Bass
Drums
Brass
92%5 tracks · 3,869 notes · C minor · 142 BPM· 3:36
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Overdriven Guitar 1
Overdriven guitar 2
Electric Bass (finger) 1
Electric bass (finger) 2
Standard drum kit
70%1 tracks · 746 notes · C minor · 140 BPM· 3:24
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John Entwistle

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 3:18

About this song

The Real Me by The Who is in C major, around 142 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 3:18 (Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Trombone, and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a bridge. 3 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
9.24 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
5.4 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.72 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.73 notes/sec

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Intro
Verse
Chorus
Bridge

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0:001:002:003:18
Intro0:00Verse 10:13Chorus 10:26Verse 20:46Chorus 20:59Bridge1:12Verse 31:31Chorus 31:58Bridge2:11Chorus 42:37

About the key of C major

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The Real Me appears on the soundtrack of Quadrophenia: Music From the Soundtrack of the Who Film, Tommy and Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests.