Can't Keep Johnny Down by They Might Be Giants Chords and Melody

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Chord And Melody Metrics For Can't Keep Johnny Down

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Chord Complexity

6

Melodic Complexity

26

Chord-Melody Tension

38

Chord Progression Novelty

7

Chord Bass Melody

43

In terms of chords and melody, Can't Keep Johnny Down is more basic than the typical song, having below average scores in Chord Complexity, Melodic Complexity, Chord-Melody Tension, Chord Progression Novelty and Chord-Bass Melody.

About The Key Of G Major

Can't Keep Johnny Down is written in the key of G Major. According to the Theorytab database, it is the 3rd most popular key among Major keys and the 3rd most popular among all keys. Major keys, along with minor keys, are a common choice for popular songs. The three most important chords, built off the 1st, 4th and 5th scale degrees are all major chords (G Major, C Major, and D Major). See the G Major Cheat Sheet for popular chords, chord progressions, downloadable midi files and more!

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