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Falling Slowly

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Glen Hansard

The Swell Season (2006)folk rockTop 5%3:19SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C majorestTempo: 71 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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87%2 tracks · 1,952 notes · C major · 71 BPM· 3:19Recommended
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Falling Slowly by Glen Hansard is in C major (estimated), around 71 BPM, 4/4 time. This 2-track arrangement runs 3:19 (Bright acoustic piano and Acoustic guitar (steel)). 1 version available to play and practice.

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