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An honest mistake by The Bravery is in D minor (estimated), around 140 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:38 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Lead 2 (sawtooth), and Drums), with an intro and alternating verses and choruses. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of D minor
D minor is the 3rd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Dm, Gm, and Am.
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An honest mistake appears on the soundtrack of True Crime: New York City soundtrack.