The Book of Souls cover

The Great Unknown

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Iron Maiden

The Book of Souls (2015)heavy metalModerate5:47SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTempo: 77 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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75%3 tracks · 4,692 notes · E minor · 77 BPM· 5:47Recommended
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The Great Unknown by Iron Maiden is in E minor (estimated), around 77 BPM, 4/4 time. This 3-track arrangement runs 5:47 (Acoustic guitar (nylon), Electric guitar (clean), and Distortion guitar). 1 version available to play and practice.

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