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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —10 tracks · 9:35
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Tears by X JAPAN, around 78 BPM, 4/4 time. This 10-track arrangement runs 9:35 (Bright acoustic piano, Drawbar organ, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), String ensemble 1, and Lead 6 (voice)). 6 versions available to play and practice.
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B3 – C6 · 25 semitones (~2.1 octaves)
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Tears appears on the soundtrack of WE ARE X: ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK.