An Innocent Man cover

The Longest Time

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Billy Joel

An Innocent Man (1983)piano rockHigh3:32SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D# majorestTempo: 92 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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97%7 tracks · 2,048 notes · D# major · 92 BPM· 3:32Recommended
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Voice Oohs 1
Voice oohs 2
Voice oohs 3
Voice oohs 4
Synth brass 1
Acoustic bass
Brush drum kit
94%8 tracks · 2,134 notes · D# major · 88 BPM· 3:21Longest Time
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Intro
Verse 1
Chorus
Verse 2
Middle-8
Verse 3
Middle-8
Verse 4
Outro
Bass
Choir 1
Choir 2
Choir 3
Choir 4
Choir 5
Choir 6
Drums
87%7 tracks · 2,045 notes · D# major · 92 BPM· 18:53extendedLongest Time
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Voice Oohs 1
Voice oohs 2
Voice oohs 3
Voice oohs 4
Synth brass 1
Acoustic bass
Brush drum kit
78%2 tracks · 1,109 notes · D# major · 160 BPM· 3:48
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Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:32

About this song

The Longest Time by Billy Joel is in D# major (estimated), around 92 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:32 (Acoustic bass, Voice oohs, Synth brass 1, and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.

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How hard each detected part is to play in the recommended version.

BassBeginner
1.05 notes/sec
DrumsBeginner
1.49 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.74 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.51 notes/sec

About the key of D# major

D# major is the 20th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D♯, G♯, and A♯.

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The Longest Time appears on the soundtrack of Movin’ Out (Original Broadway Cast).