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Catch My Fall by Billy Idol

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Catch My Fall by Billy Idol runs at 132 BPM in 4/4 and is in the key of G major. It is built on 5 chords — D, C, G, Em, A. Released in 1985.

✓ Key sourced from the McGill Billboard Project's expert chord annotations — not auto-detected. See how we verify →

Catch My Fall — Billy Idol
Tempo 132 or 66 half-time
Key G major verified
Time 4/4 signature
Length 3:43 runtime
Released 1985 Rock
Chords 5 shapes below
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🎚 Tuning: This recording sits about 12 cents sharp of concert pitch (A=443.1Hz, not 440Hz). Tune to the track or you'll fight it the whole way.
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What to watch for

Only 5 chord shapes here — get each one clean on its own before worrying about switching between them at tempo.

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This song sits at 132 BPM. Start at 60% until the changes are clean — speed is a by-product of accuracy, not a goal.

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Frequently asked questions

What key is Catch My Fall in?

Catch My Fall is in G major, sourced from the McGill Billboard Project's expert chord annotations — not auto-detected.

What tempo is Catch My Fall?

Catch My Fall runs at 132 BPM (or 66 half-time).

What chords does Catch My Fall use?

Catch My Fall is built on 5 chords: D, C, G, Em, A.

What tuning is Catch My Fall in?

This recording sits about 12 cents sharp of concert pitch (A=443.1Hz, not 440Hz). Tune to the track or you'll fight it the whole way.