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Spitting Venom

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Modest Mouse

We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank (2007)indie rockHigh3:15SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C majorestTempo: 89 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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77%2 tracks · 1,297 notes · C major · 89 BPM· 3:15Recommended
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Spitting Venom by Modest Mouse is in C major (estimated), around 89 BPM, 4/4 time. This 2-track arrangement runs 3:15 (Electric guitar (clean) and Overdriven guitar). 1 version available to play and practice.

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