Big Bad World cover

1, 2, 3, 4

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Big Bad World (2008)acoustic rockHigh3:15SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D majorestTempo: 90 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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96%8 tracks · 3,574 notes · D major · 90 BPM· 3:15Recommended
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Intro
Vers 1
Pre. Chorus
Chorus
Vers 2
Pre Chorus
Chorus
Solo
Pre Chorus
Chorus
Outro
Strings 1
Strings 2
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Strings 3
Strings 4
Winds
Strings 5

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 3:15

About this song

1, 2, 3, 4 by Plain White T's is in D major (estimated), around 90 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 3:15 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Violin, Viola, String ensemble 1, and Pan flute), with an intro, 6 choruses, a solo, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.

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GuitarAdvanced
11.6 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
3.23 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
1.42 notes/sec

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Intro
Chorus
Solo

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0:001:002:003:15
Intro0:00Chorus0:43Chorus0:48Pre-chorus1:31Chorus1:36Solo2:00Pre-chorus2:21Chorus2:27Outro2:45

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