Despair in the Departure Lounge
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Despair in the Departure Lounge by Arctic Monkeys is in F# minor (estimated), around 130 BPM, 4/4 time. This 2-track arrangement runs 3:13 (Vibraphone and Electric guitar (clean)), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of F# minor
F# minor is the 13th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are F♯m, Bm, and C♯m.
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