Broken Machine cover

I Was Just a Kid

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Nothing But Thieves

Broken Machine (2017)alternative rockHigh4:37SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTempo: 180 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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99%8 tracks · 7,634 notes · E minor · 180 BPM· 4:37Recommended
Practice Play
Drum Break
Intro
Verse I
Instrumental
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Intro
Verse II
Pre-chorus
Lead Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Piano 1
Piano 2
Strings
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 4:37

About this song

I Was Just a Kid by Nothing But Thieves is in E minor (estimated), around 180 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 4:37 (Electric piano 2, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Cello, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, an interlude, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.

Difficulty by instrument

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BassAdvanced
4.91 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
7.81 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
5.99 notes/sec
PianoBeginner
1.85 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.12 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
1.15 notes/sec

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Intro
Verse
Interlude
Chorus
Outro

Song structure

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0:001:002:003:004:37
Intro0:11Verse0:32Instrumental1:15Pre-chorus1:25Chorus1:47Intro2:13Verse2:24Pre-chorus2:45Chorus3:07Pre-chorus3:28Outro4:11

Vocal range

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C3C4C5C6E3D5

E3 – D5 · 22 semitones (~1.8 octaves)

About the key of E minor

E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.

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