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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 3:16
About this song
Waterloo Sunset by Kinks is in E major, around 108 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 3:16 (Acoustic grand piano, Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (pick), Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 5 versions available to play and practice.
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B2 – B4 · 24 semitones (~2 octaves)
About the key of E major
E major is the 5th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are E, A, and B.
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