The Empire Strikes First cover

Let Them Eat War

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Bad Religion

The Empire Strikes First (2004)punk rockModerate2:57SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: G minorestTempo: 210 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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80%8 tracks · 9,054 notes · G minor · 210 BPM· 2:57Recommended
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Intro
Verse 1
Chorus
Interlude
Verse 2
Chorus
Interlude
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums
Lead Vocals 1
Lead Vocals 2
Choir

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 2:57

About this song

Let Them Eat War by Bad Religion is in G minor (estimated), around 210 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 2:57 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and a solo. 1 version available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.71 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
9.58 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
12.39 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.34 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.61 notes/sec

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Intro · Interlude
Verse
Chorus
Bridge

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0:001:002:002:57
Intro0:00Verse 10:18Chorus0:37Interlude0:55Verse 21:04Chorus1:22Interlude1:41Solo1:50Bridge1:59Chorus2:35

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C3C4C5G3G4

G3 – G4 · 12 semitones (~1 octaves)

About the key of G minor

G minor is the 11th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Gm, Cm, and Dm.

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Let Them Eat War appears on the soundtrack of Body of War: Songs That Inspired an Iraq War Veteran.