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When Darkness Falls

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Killswitch Engage

The End of Heartache (2004)metalcoreTop 5%3:59SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C minorestTempo: 180 BPMestTime signature: 1/4

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95%5 tracks · 5,274 notes · C minor · 180 BPM· 3:59Recommended
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Intro
Verse
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Verse
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Bridge
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
Strings
95%5 tracks · 5,274 notes · A# minor · 180 BPM· 3:59Drop A#
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Intro
Verse
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Verse
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Bridge
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
Strings
95%5 tracks · 5,274 notes · C minor · 180 BPM· 3:45
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Vocal
Bass
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:59

About this song

When Darkness Falls by Killswitch Engage is in C minor (estimated), around 180 BPM, 1/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:59 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), String ensemble 1, and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
6.44 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.4 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.79 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.62 notes/sec

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Intro
Verse
Chorus

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0:001:002:003:003:59
Intro0:00Verse0:10Pre-chorus0:44Chorus0:60Verse1:24Pre-chorus1:46Chorus2:02Bridge2:27Chorus3:00Outro3:43

About the key of C minor

C minor is the 8th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Cm, Fm, and Gm.

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