when we were young
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About this song
when we were young by Architects is in D# minor (estimated), around 170 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 3:11 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, a solo, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
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About the key of D# minor
D# minor is the 14th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D♯m, G♯m, and A♯m.
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