The Sound of Settling
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About this song
The Sound of Settling by Death Cab for Cutie is in F# major (estimated), around 173 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 1:48 (Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, and Electric bass (finger)). 1 version available to play and practice.
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About the key of F# major
F# major is the 23rd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are F♯, B, and C♯.
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The Sound of Settling appears on the soundtrack of Wedding Crashers.