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If i die young


The song "If I Die Young" from the TV show Glee was originally performed in the key of A major. It was featured in the Season 5 episode titled "The Quarterback," which was a tribute to the late actor Cory Monteith. The song was composed by Kimberly Perry and released by the American country pop group The Band Perry in 2010. In the Glee version, it was performed by the character Santana Lopez, portrayed by actress Naya Rivera. As for trivia, "If I Die Young" became a breakout hit for The Band Perry, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The melody of the song is characterized by its gentle and melancholic tone, with poignant lyrics about the fleeting nature of life.

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