Christian Brothers
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About this song
Christian Brothers by Elliott Smith is in F minor (estimated), around 104 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 4:30 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Overdriven guitar, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a solo, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
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F3 – G♯4 · 15 semitones (~1.3 octaves)
About the key of F minor
F minor is the 17th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Fm, A♯m, and Cm.
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Christian Brothers appears on the soundtrack of Heaven Adores You Soundtrack.