Bend and Not Break
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Bend and Not Break by Dashboard Confessional is in F major (estimated), around 145 BPM, 4/4 time. This 2-track arrangement runs 2:27 (Acoustic guitar (nylon) and Acoustic guitar (steel)), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an interlude. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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F major is the 15th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are F, A♯, and C.
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