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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —16 tracks · 3:00
About this song
Hard Times by Paramore is in C minor (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 16-track arrangement runs 3:00 (Glockenspiel, Marimba, Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 2 (sawtooth), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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G♯2 – C5 · 28 semitones (~2.3 octaves)
About the key of C minor
C minor is the 8th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Cm, Fm, and Gm.
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