Burning the Cross

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Mercyful Fate

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Key: E minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 164 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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77%4 tracks · 4,119 notes · E minor · 164 BPM· 7:38Recommended
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69%2 tracks · 4,167 notes · E minor · 164 BPM· 7:38
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69%2 tracks · 4,119 notes · E minor · 164 BPM· 7:38
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About this song

Burning the Cross by Mercyful Fate is in E minor (estimated), around 164 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 7:38 (Distortion guitar). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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