When the World Is Running Down

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Key: variesTempo: 125 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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97%10 tracks · 5,065 notes · E minor · 125 BPM· 3:46Recommended
Practice Play
Fretless bass
Electric Guitar (clean) 1
Electric guitar (clean) 2
Pad 4 (choir)
Standard drum kit
Electric Guitar (muted) 1
Electric guitar (muted) 2
Electric guitar (muted) 3
Synth strings 1
Distortion guitar
86%4 tracks · 2,403 notes · A minor · 124 BPM· 3:39
Practice Play
Intro
Verse 1
Chorus
Verse 2
Chorus
Bridge
Verse 3
Chorus
Outro
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —10 tracks · 3:46

About this song

When the World Is Running Down by The Police, around 125 BPM, 4/4 time. This 10-track arrangement runs 3:46 (Electric guitar (clean), Electric guitar (muted), Distortion guitar, Fretless bass, Synth strings 1, Pad 4 (choir), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
7.01 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.22 notes/sec
GuitarBeginner
3.22 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.59 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.29 notes/sec

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