The Foundations of Decay
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —16 tracks · 6:02
About this song
The Foundations of Decay by My Chemical Romance is in C# minor (estimated), around 150 BPM, 4/4 time. This 16-track arrangement runs 6:02 (Acoustic grand piano, Drawbar organ, Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 1 (square), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, a solo, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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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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