I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning cover

First Day of My Life

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Bright Eyes

I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning (2005)indie folkTop 5%1:14SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C# minorestTempo: 200 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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93%4 tracks · 1,065 notes · C# minor · 200 BPM· 1:14Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Lead Vocals

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 1:14

About this song

First Day of My Life by Bright Eyes is in C# minor (estimated), around 200 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 1:14 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Acoustic bass, and Lead 6 (voice)). 1 version available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
6.44 notes/sec
BassBeginner
0.49 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.37 notes/sec

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C3C4C5D♯3C♯4

D♯3 – C♯4 · 10 semitones (~0.8 octaves)

About the key of C# minor

C# minor is the 12th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C♯m, F♯m, and G♯m.

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First Day of My Life appears on the soundtrack of The Bubble.