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What a Day

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Faith No More

King for a Day… Fool for a Lifetime (1995)alternative metalHigh2:31SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E majorestTempo: 170 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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83%4 tracks · 2,496 notes · E major · 170 BPM· 2:31Recommended
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What a Day by Faith No More is in E major (estimated), around 170 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 2:31 (Distortion guitar, Slap bass 1, String ensemble 1, and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
3.41 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.05 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
6.4 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.66 notes/sec

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