Telling Stories
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About this song
Telling Stories by Tracy Chapman is in E minor (estimated), around 125 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 3:45 (Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of E minor
E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.
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