For Whom the Bell Tolls
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For Whom the Bell Tolls by Metallica is in E minor, around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 5:15 (Tubular bells, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a solo, and an outro. 54 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of E minor
E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.
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For Whom the Bell Tolls appears on the soundtrack of Guitar Hero: Metallica, Through the Never (Music From the Motion Picture).