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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 4:15
About this song
Decode by Paramore is in A# minor (estimated), around 164 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 4:15 (Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Lead 6 (voice), Seashore, and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, a solo, and an outro. 10 versions available to play and practice.
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F3 – F5 · 24 semitones (~2 octaves)
About the key of A# minor
A# minor is the 19th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A♯m, D♯m, and Fm.
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Decode appears on the soundtrack of Twilight: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.