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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 4:28
About this song
What Sarah Said by Death Cab for Cutie is in E minor (estimated), around 133 BPM, 12/8 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 4:28 (Acoustic grand piano, Electric guitar (jazz), Electric bass (finger), Pad 2 (warm), and Drums), with an intro, 2 verses, a bridge, an interlude, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
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About the key of E minor
E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.
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