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Hard to Say I'm Sorry

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Chicago 16 (1982)rockTop 5%4:05SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E majorTuning: StandardTempo: variesTime signature: 4/4

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100%9 tracks · 2,750 notes · E major · 70 BPM· 4:05Recommended
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Standard drum kit
Bright acoustic piano
Fretless bass
String Ensemble 1 1
Flute
Overdriven guitar
Synth bass 1
String ensemble 1 2
French horn
99%17 tracks · 7,019 notes · B major · 140 BPM· 5:07extendedHard To Say Im Sorry
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HARD TO SAY I'M SORRY (CHICAGO)
Fretless bass
String Ensemble 1 1
Voice oohs
String ensemble 1 2
French horn
Synth strings 1
Pad 4 (choir)
Pad 2 (warm)
Room drum kit
Distortion guitar
Overdriven guitar
Electric piano 1
Synth brass 1
Synth bass 1
Trumpet
Brass section
95%6 tracks · 4,239 notes · B major · 140 BPM· 5:10extended
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Intro
Verse
Prechorus
Chorus
Verse 2
Prechorus
Chorus
Solo
Bridge
Ending
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Lead Vocals
Bass
Strings
Drums
89%4 tracks · 2,095 notes · F# minor · 148 BPM· 4:56extendedGet Away
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
81%3 tracks · 779 notes · F# minor · 132 BPM· 0:58partialHard To Say Im Sorry
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Standard drum kit
Lead 2 (sawtooth)
Synth bass 1
68%1 tracks · 636 notes · F# minor · 75 BPM· 4:49extendedHard To Say Im Sorry - Get Away
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Guitar
22%2 tracks · 300 notes · C# minor · 144 BPM· 0:13partial
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lead
bass

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 4:05

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Piano · measures 2–15

About this song

Hard to Say I'm Sorry by Chicago is in E major, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 4:05 (Bright acoustic piano, Overdriven guitar, Fretless bass, Synth bass 1, String ensemble 1, French horn, and Drums). 7 versions available to play and practice.

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PianoAdvanced
4.43 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
1.54 notes/sec
BassBeginner
0.66 notes/sec
DrumsBeginner
2.83 notes/sec
GuitarBeginner
0.16 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.95 notes/sec

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