Paper Thin Walls
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 2:57
About this song
Paper Thin Walls by Modest Mouse is in A major (estimated), around 126 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 2:57 (Electric piano 1, Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), and Lead 6 (voice)), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an interlude. 1 version available to play and practice.
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A2 – F♯4 · 21 semitones (~1.8 octaves)
About the key of A major
A major is the 9th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A, D, and E.
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