American Idiot cover

Are We the Waiting

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Green Day

American Idiot (2004)punk rockHigh2:49SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicTidal
Key: A majorestTempo: 112 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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98%8 tracks · 2,210 notes · A major · 112 BPM· 2:49Recommended
Practice Play
Intro
Verse I
Chorus
Verse II
Chorus
Lead Vocals 1
Lead Vocals 2
Lead Vocals 3
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums
97%9 tracks · 2,075 notes · A major · 112 BPM· 2:43
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Clarinet
Alto sax
Electric Guitar (clean) 1
Electric guitar (clean) 2
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Distortion guitar 3
Distortion guitar 4
Drums
93%6 tracks · 2,087 notes · A major · 112 BPM· 2:43
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Vocals
Background Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 1 Double
Guitar 2
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 2:49

About this song

Are We the Waiting by Green Day is in A major (estimated), around 112 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 2:49 (Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro and alternating verses and choruses. 3 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsIntermediate
4.4 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
2.6 notes/sec
BassBeginner
0.25 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.44 notes/sec

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Intro
Verse
Chorus

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0:001:002:002:49
Intro0:00Verse0:17Chorus1:00Verse1:15Chorus2:00

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C3C4C5E3F♯4

E3 – F♯4 · 14 semitones (~1.2 octaves)

About the key of A major

A major is the 9th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A, D, and E.

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Are We the Waiting appears on the soundtrack of American Idiot: The Original Broadway Cast Recording.