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Killing Me Softly by Roberta Flack is in F minor (estimated), 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 4:53 (Acoustic grand piano, Electric piano 1, Glockenspiel, Acoustic guitar (nylon), Electric bass (finger), Alto sax, and Drums). 7 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of F minor
F minor is the 17th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Fm, A♯m, and Cm.
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