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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 2:53
About this song
Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now) by Van Halen is in F major, around 188 BPM, 2/2 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 2:53 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Clarinet, and Lead 6 (voice)). 3 versions available to play and practice.
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A2 – D4 · 17 semitones (~1.4 octaves)
About the key of F major
F major is the 15th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are F, A♯, and C.
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