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About this song
Awakening by Switchfoot is in E major (estimated), around 126 BPM, 4/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 3:45 (Rock organ, Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), FX 1 (rain), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.
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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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Awakening appears on the soundtrack of Call + Response.