Bleed American cover

The Middle

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Jimmy Eat World

Bleed American (2001)alternative rockTop 5%2:42SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D majorestTempo: 164 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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100%7 tracks · 6,059 notes · D major · 165 BPM· 2:42Recommended
Practice Play
Jim Adkins (Guitar 1)
Tom Linton (Guitar 2)
Rick Burch (Bass)
Effects
Jim Adkins (Vocals)
Tambourine
Drumkit
100%8 tracks · 4,833 notes · D major · 165 BPM· 2:42
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Effects
Vocals I
Vocals II
Bongos
Drumkit
100%8 tracks · 5,668 notes · D major · 160 BPM· 2:48
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Distortion Guitar 1
Electric guitar (muted)
Distortion guitar 2
Lead 2 (sawtooth)
Electric bass (pick)
Standard drum kit
Oboe 1
Oboe 2
95%6 tracks · 5,083 notes · D major · 165 BPM· 2:42
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Jim Adkins (Guitar 1)
Tom Linton (Guitar 2)
Rick Burch (Bass)
Effects
Jim Adkins (Vocals)
Drumkit
92%5 tracks · 4,980 notes · D major · 162 BPM· 2:44Standard
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
Sax
92%6 tracks · 4,410 notes · D major · 164 BPM· 2:42
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Electric Guitar 1
Electric Guitar 2
Electric Guitar 3
Bass
voix
Drumkit
90%8 tracks · 7,249 notes · D major · 162 BPM· 2:45
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Intro
Verse 1
Chorus 1
Verse 2
Chorus 2
Solo
Verse 3
Lead Vocals
Backing Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Synth
Drums 1
Drums 2
89%4 tracks · 4,303 notes · D major · 164 BPM· 2:40
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Electric Guitar 1
Electric Guitar 2
Electric Guitar 3
Bass

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 2:42

About this song

The Middle by Jimmy Eat World is in D major (estimated), around 164 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 2:42 (Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (pick), Lead 6 (voice), Pad 1 (new age), and Drums). 8 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.39 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
10.88 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.93 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
3.08 notes/sec

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About the key of D major

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The Middle appears on the soundtrack of American Pie Presents: Band Camp (Music From the Motion Picture), Smallville Enhanced Soundtrack.