Sound Effects and Overdramatics
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Sound Effects and Overdramatics by The Used is in D major (estimated), around 130 BPM, 4/4 time. This 2-track arrangement runs 2:36 (Electric guitar (clean) and Overdriven guitar), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and a solo. 1 version available to play and practice.
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Sound Effects and Overdramatics appears on the soundtrack of Saw II: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.