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We Looked Like Giants

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Death Cab for Cutie

Transatlanticism (2003)indie rockHigh5:37SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D majorestTempo: 87 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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91%8 tracks · 7,694 notes · D major · 87 BPM· 5:37Recommended
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Guitar 3
Piano 1
Piano 2
Drums
Lead Vocals

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 5:37

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Piano · measures 5–18

About this song

We Looked Like Giants by Death Cab for Cutie is in D major (estimated), around 87 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 5:37 (Acoustic grand piano, Bright acoustic piano, Acoustic guitar (steel), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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BassIntermediate
2.13 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.01 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
6.17 notes/sec
PianoIntermediate
1.74 notes/sec
VocalsIntermediate
0.62 notes/sec

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C2C3C4C5A2A4

A2 – A4 · 24 semitones (~2 octaves)

About the key of D major

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