What is the best way to trim audio from the front?

I have a 4 minute video clip and song is 4:40 with a lot of intro so I want to back up the audio to catch about the last 4 minutes.
Easy answer I am sure but I am a rookie with iMovie.
Thanks

You could select the audio clip and fire up the Clip Trimmer (off the Window menu). Then, you can play with the beginning and end AND slide the content left and right to get the point you want at the beginning of the clip.
Rick

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