When in Rome cover

The Promise

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When in Rome

When in Rome (1988)new waveHigh3:40SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C majorestTempo: variesTime signature: 4/4

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93%9 tracks · 3,918 notes · C major · 236 BPM· 3:40Recommended
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Intro
Verse 1
Chorus 1
Verse 2
Chorus 2
Choir 1
Drums
Piano
Synth 2
Synth 3
Choir 2
Strings
Winds 2
Synth 5
72%2 tracks · 3,369 notes · C major · 120 BPM· 3:40
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Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 3:40

About this song

The Promise by When in Rome is in C major (estimated), 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 3:40 (Acoustic grand piano, Violin, Choir aahs, Oboe, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, an interlude, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
10.84 notes/sec
PianoIntermediate
0.88 notes/sec
OtherIntermediate
1.27 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
2.45 notes/sec

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Intro · Chorus
Verse
Interlude
Outro

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0:001:002:003:40
Intro0:00Verse 10:23Chorus 10:57Verse 21:16Chorus 21:50Interlude2:22Chorus 32:51Outro3:24

About the key of C major

C major is the 10th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C, F, and G.

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