Bleed American cover

The Authority Song

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Jimmy Eat World

Bleed American (2001)alternative rockHigh3:30SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: B minorestTempo: 124 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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92%7 tracks · 5,136 notes · B minor · 124 BPM· 3:30Recommended
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Overdriven Guitar 1
Overdriven guitar 2
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Electric Bass (finger) 1
Electric bass (finger) 2
Percussion
88%4 tracks · 5,344 notes · B minor · 124 BPM· 3:31
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
88%5 tracks · 5,121 notes · B minor · 124 BPM· 3:30
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First Guitar
Second Guitar
Bass
Hand Clap
Drumkit
71%2 tracks · 4,327 notes · D major · 120 BPM· 3:37
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Overdriven Guitar 1
Overdriven guitar 2

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:30

About this song

The Authority Song by Jimmy Eat World is in B minor (estimated), around 124 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:30 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
7.88 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
2.54 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.6 notes/sec

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The Authority Song appears on the soundtrack of American Pie Presents: Band Camp (Music From the Motion Picture).