Darkness Be My Friend
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About this song
Darkness Be My Friend by Bruce Dickinson is in E minor (estimated), around 126 BPM, 4/4 time. This 2-track arrangement runs 1:52 (Acoustic guitar (steel) and Flute), with 2 verses, a solo, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of E minor
E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.
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