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Cross of Thorns

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Black Sabbath

Cross Purposes (1994)heavy metalHigh4:40SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D# minorestTempo: 79 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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88%7 tracks · 1,763 notes · D# minor · 79 BPM· 4:40Recommended
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Tony (Rhythm)
Tony (Lead)
Tony (Acoustic)
Geoff Nicholls (Keyboard) 1
Geoff Nicholls (Keyboard) 2
Guitar fret noise
Geezer
84%5 tracks · 2,708 notes · E minor · 80 BPM· 4:39
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Choir
Bass
Drums
84%5 tracks · 2,459 notes · D# minor · 79 BPM· 4:21
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Tony Iomy 1
Tony Iomy 2
Geoff Nicholls
Geezer Butler
Drumkit
84%6 tracks · 3,722 notes · D# minor · 79 BPM· 4:22
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Vocals: Martin
Guitar: Tony 1
Guitar: Tony 2
Bass: Geezer
Keys: Geoff
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 4:40

About this song

Cross of Thorns by Black Sabbath is in D# minor (estimated), around 79 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 4:40 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), String ensemble 1, and Choir aahs). 4 versions available to play and practice.

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1.09 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.38 notes/sec
GuitarBeginner
1.77 notes/sec

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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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