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A Rush of Blood to the Head by Coldplay is in A minor (estimated), around 67 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 5:55 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (pick), and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of A minor
A minor is the 2nd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Am, Dm, and Em.
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A Rush of Blood to the Head appears on the soundtrack of Six Feet Under, Volume 2: Everything Ends.