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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 2:55
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Desolation Row by My Chemical Romance is in E major (estimated), around 170 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 2:55 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), Pad 7 (halo), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a solo, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
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G♯3 – G♯4 · 12 semitones (~1 octaves)
About the key of E major
E major is the 5th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are E, A, and B.
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Desolation Row appears on the soundtrack of Who Watches the Watchmen: Complete Soundtrack.