Down by the Water
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About this song
Down by the Water by PJ Harvey is in E minor (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 3:14 (Electric piano 1, Fretless bass, Tremolo strings, Synth brass 1, Pad 3 (polysynth), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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Down by the Water appears on the soundtrack of Gilmore Girls: The Ultimate Soundtrack, Volume 3, L Tunes: Music From and Inspired by The L Word.