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About this song
Wake Up by Arcade Fire is in C major (estimated), around 130 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 5:48 (Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.
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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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Wake Up appears on the soundtrack of Miroir noir.