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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:57
About this song
The Mayor of Simpleton by XTC is in G major (estimated), around 141 BPM. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:57 (Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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D3 – C5 · 22 semitones (~1.8 octaves)
About the key of G major
G major is the 7th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G, C, and D.
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