Come Sail Away
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —13 tracks · 5:52
About this song
Come Sail Away by Styx is in C major (estimated), around 117 BPM, 4/4 time. This 13-track arrangement runs 5:52 (Bright acoustic piano, Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Choir aahs, Lead 2 (sawtooth), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, an interlude, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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F3 – C5 · 19 semitones (~1.6 octaves)
About the key of C major
C major is the 10th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C, F, and G.
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Come Sail Away appears on the soundtrack of The Virgin Suicides.