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Breakeven by The Script is in D# major, around 95 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 4:20 (Electric guitar (jazz), Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, an interlude, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of D# major
D# major is the 20th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D♯, G♯, and A♯.
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Breakeven appears on the soundtrack of Kokowääh.