Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Back On The Streets” by Saxon.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Back on the Streets (1985)
"Back on the Streets" is a track (and single) from Saxon's 1985 album Innocence Is No Excuse, their first release on EMI after leaving Carrere Records. The song fits the straightforward hard rock style the band were pushing at the time, though the album as a whole marked a transitional period for the group.
All of Back on the StreetsSaxon
Saxon are a heavy metal band from Barnsley, England, formed in the mid-1970s. They were a leading force in the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM) and put eight albums into the UK Top 40 during the 1980s, reaching audiences across Europe, North America, Japan, and South America. Fronted throughout by singer Biff Byford, they have kept touring and recording for decades and have sold tens of millions of records worldwide.
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Good to know
What key is "Back On The Streets" in?
"Back On The Streets" by Saxon is in G major.
What is the tempo of "Back On The Streets"?
"Back On The Streets" plays at around 136 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Back On The Streets"?
The core progression is D, D7, Am, C, Cmaj7, and Gmaj/5, built around the G major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Back On The Streets"?
The recording features distorted electric guitars, driving bassline, driving drum kit, subtle synth pads, and male lead vocals.
Can I get a piano roll for "Back On The Streets"?
Yes. Songscription turns "Back On The Streets" by Saxon into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.
Is "Back On The Streets" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Back On The Streets" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 136 BPM in G major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.
What album is "Back On The Streets" on?
"Back On The Streets" appears on Back on the Streets (1985).
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