Pens and Needles
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Pens and Needles by Hawthorne Heights is in E major (estimated), around 161 BPM, 2/4 time. This 10-track arrangement runs 3:12 (Acoustic grand piano, Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Synth bass 2, and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses and a bridge. 1 version available to play and practice.
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About the key of E major
E major is the 5th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are E, A, and B.
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