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When the River Runs Deep

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Iron Maiden

The Book of Souls (2015)heavy metalHigh4:40SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTempo: 127 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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82%6 tracks · 6,492 notes · E minor · 127 BPM· 4:40Recommended
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Intro
Main Riff
Verse 1
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Verse 2
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Main Riff
Bridge
Solo 1 - Dave Murray
Solo 2 - Janick Gers
Bridge
Solo 3 - Adrian Smith
Chorus
Outro
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Guitar 4
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 4:40

About this song

When the River Runs Deep by Iron Maiden is in E minor (estimated), around 127 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 4:40 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, a solo, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
4.73 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.64 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.59 notes/sec

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0:001:002:003:004:40
Intro0:02Verse 10:53Pre-chorus1:01Chorus1:17Verse 21:33Pre-chorus1:41Chorus1:57Bridge2:29Solo2:38Solo3:09Bridge3:24Solo3:31Chorus4:01Outro4:19

About the key of E minor

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