A Pillar of Salt
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A Pillar of Salt by The Thermals is in B major (estimated), around 85 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 2:13 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums), with alternating verses and choruses and a bridge. 1 version available to play and practice.
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About the key of B major
B major is the 18th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are B, E, and F♯.
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A Pillar of Salt appears on the soundtrack of 12 Meter Ohne Kopf - Original Soundtrack.