Choose a version
Compare every playable arrangement, then open the exact version that has the parts you need.
Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:34
About this song
American by Simple Minds is in B major (estimated), around 118 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:34 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Guitar harmonics, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.
Difficulty by instrument
How hard each detected part is to play in the recommended version.
Chord progressionsestimated
Roman numerals (transposable to any key) over the actual chords. Play a section, or hover any chord for its piano & guitar shape and a play button.
About the key of B major
B major is the 18th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are B, E, and F♯.
More from Simple Minds
Acoustic · 6 versions · A major · 114 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrumsOnce Upon a Time · 5 versions · G major · 103 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrumsSister Feelings Call · 3 versions · D minor · 125 BPM
GuitarBassOtherDrumsSparkle in the Rain · 1 version · E major · 120 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrumsStreet Fighting Years · 1 version · G minor · 94 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrumsNew Gold Dream (81‐82‐83‐84) · 1 version · F minor · 114 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrums
Similar songs
More new wave songs with a related key or comparable tempo.
The Cure6 versions · B major · 185 BPM
BassKeysOtherDrums- GuitarBassOtherDrums
Mr. Mister2 versions · B major · 100 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrumsThe Cure2 versions · B major · 80 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrums- GuitarBassKeysDrums
Men at Work2 versions · B major · 106 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrums