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About this song
The Figurehead by The Cure is in C minor (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 7:10 (Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Clarinet, and Drums). 5 versions available to play and practice.
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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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