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About this song
Generals and Majors by XTC is in F major (estimated), around 140 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 4:09 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Bassoon, Piccolo, and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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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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