Piledriver cover

Don't Waste My Time

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Status Quo

Piledriver (1972)rockHigh3:60SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A majorestTempo: 132 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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89%4 tracks · 6,152 notes · A major · 132 BPM· 3:60Recommended
Intro
Verse 1
Chorus
Verse 2
Chorus
Guitar Solo Round 1
Guitar Solo Round 2
Verse 3
Chorus
Guitar Solo 3
Breakdown
Outro Solo
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 3:60

About this song

Don't Waste My Time by Status Quo is in A major (estimated), around 132 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 3:60 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a solo. 1 version available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.21 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
9.02 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.4 notes/sec

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Intro
Verse
Chorus
Solo

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About the key of A major

A major is the 9th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A, D, and E.

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