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About this song
Fake Empire by The National is in C major (estimated), around 103 BPM, 3/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 3:16 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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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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Fake Empire appears on the soundtrack of De plus belle.