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About this song
The Boy Who Destroyed the World by AFI is in B major, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 3:02 (Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Trumpet, Baritone sax, and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of B major
B major is the 18th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are B, E, and F♯.
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