History
One of the few rock songs in 3/4 (waltz) time, creating an off-balance, urgent feel that matches the lyrical content about emotional instability. Features Mitch Mitchell's jazz-influenced drumming at its finest. The song title has become synonymous with bipolar disorder, though Hendrix used it more broadly to describe emotional extremes.
Notable Cover Versions
- Def Leppard (1993)
Guitar Details
Key: A Major
Capo: None
Tempo: 120 BPM (in 3/4 time)
Difficulty: Advanced
Chords Used:
A D G E
Recording Details
Written: Early 1967
Recorded: February 13, 1967
Length: 3:42
Producer: Chas Chandler