Parachutes cover

Spies

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Parachutes (2000)alternative rockHigh4:49SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezerTidal
Key: C# minorestTempo: 78 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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96%7 tracks · 6,807 notes · C# minor · 78 BPM· 4:49Recommended
Practice Play
Verse
Chorus
Verse
Chorus
Bridge
Chorus
Verse
Outro
Synth brass 1
Electric guitar (jazz)
Overdriven guitar
Distortion guitar
Acoustic guitar (steel)
Electric bass (finger)
Percussion
91%6 tracks · 5,753 notes · C# minor · 78 BPM· 4:25
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Overdriven guitar
Distortion guitar
Electric guitar (jazz)
Acoustic guitar (steel)
Electric bass (finger)
Percussion
88%4 tracks · 6,168 notes · C# minor · 78 BPM· 4:49
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Verse 1
Chorus
Verse 1
Chorus
Bridge
Chorus
Verse
Outro
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 4:49

About this song

Spies by Coldplay is in C# minor (estimated), around 78 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 4:49 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (jazz), Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Synth brass 1, and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
15.3 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
3.14 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.17 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.95 notes/sec

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Verse
Chorus
Bridge

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0:001:002:003:004:004:49
Verse0:15Chorus1:05Verse1:29Chorus2:18Bridge2:43Chorus3:08Verse3:32Outro3:57

About the key of C# minor

C# minor is the 12th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C♯m, F♯m, and G♯m.

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