Damn the Torpedoes cover

Refugee

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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Damn the Torpedoes (1979)rockTop 5%3:21SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: F# minorTuning: StandardTempo: 116 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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100%10 tracks · 3,565 notes · F# minor · 116 BPM· 3:21Recommended
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vocals
backing vocals
lead guitar
rhythm guitar
Accoustic 12 string
bass
keyboards
Bell Tree
Tambourine
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —10 tracks · 3:21

About this song

Refugee by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers is in F# minor, around 116 BPM, 4/4 time. This 10-track arrangement runs 3:21 (Drawbar organ, Acoustic guitar (steel), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Choir aahs, Lead 2 (sawtooth), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
5 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
3.58 notes/sec
KeysIntermediate
1.51 notes/sec
VocalsIntermediate
1.59 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.81 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.35 notes/sec

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Vocal range

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C3C4C5C6F♯3F♯5

F♯3 – F♯5 · 24 semitones (~2 octaves)

About the key of F# minor

F# minor is the 13th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are F♯m, Bm, and C♯m.

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