The Rains of Castamere

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Key: D minorestTempo: 120 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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70%1 tracks · 182 notes · D minor · 120 BPM· 1:42Recommended
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The Rains of Castamere by The National is in D minor (estimated), around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 1-track arrangement runs 1:42 (Electric guitar (clean)). 1 version available to play and practice.

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The Rains of Castamere appears on the soundtrack of Game of Thrones: Music From the HBO Series, Season 2.