Only Happy When It Rains

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Key: C# minorestTuning: Half-Step DownTempo: 120 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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89%6 tracks · 4,714 notes · C# minor · 120 BPM· 4:52Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Strings 1
Strings 2
Drums
Bass
89%6 tracks · 4,548 notes · C# minor · 120 BPM· 4:52
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James hetfield
Kirk hammett 1
Kirk hammett 2
Violin
Robert trujillo
Drumkit
86%5 tracks · 4,476 notes · C# minor · 120 BPM· 4:52
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James
Kirk
Kirk Effect
Rob
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 4:52

About this song

Only Happy When It Rains by Metallica is in C# minor (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 4:52 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (jazz), Electric bass (finger), Violin, and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
7.32 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.46 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
0.83 notes/sec
BassBeginner
1.46 notes/sec

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About the key of C# minor

C# minor is the 12th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C♯m, F♯m, and G♯m.

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