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As I Lay Dying

Frail Words Collapse (2003)metalcoreHigh2:33SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C minorestTuning: Drop CTempo: 188 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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92%4 tracks · 3,091 notes · C minor · 188 BPM· 2:33Recommended
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Intro
Chorus 1
Fill
Verse 1
Chorus 2
Bridge
Chorus 2 altered
Verse 2
Chorus 1
Chorus 2 altered
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
92%4 tracks · 3,966 notes · C minor · 188 BPM· 3:02extended
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Guitar1 Lead
Guitar2 Rhythm
Bass
Drumkit
92%4 tracks · 4,687 notes · C minor · 180 BPM· 3:05extended
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Lead
Rythm
Bass
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 2:33

About this song

The Beginning by As I Lay Dying is in C minor (estimated), around 188 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 2:33 (Distortion guitar, Slap bass 2, and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a bridge. 3 versions available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
3.47 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.02 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
5.93 notes/sec

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Chorus
Verse
Bridge

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0:001:002:33
Intro0:00Chorus 10:05Verse 10:23Chorus 20:41Bridge0:51Chorus 21:03Verse 21:13Chorus 11:28Chorus 21:44

About the key of C minor

C minor is the 8th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Cm, Fm, and Gm.

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