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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —22 tracks · 5:42
About this song
Waterfront by Simple Minds is in E major, around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 22-track arrangement runs 5:42 (Acoustic grand piano, Honky-tonk piano, Rock organ, Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.
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G4 – G5 · 12 semitones (~1 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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Waterfront appears on the soundtrack of Made in Italy: Colonna sonora originale del film.