It Will Be A Long Time

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The Offspring

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Key: D minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 165 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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89%5 tracks · 5,963 notes · D minor · 160 BPM· 2:40It'll Be a Long TimeRecommended
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Intro
Pre-C
Chorus
all they want
superpowers
when will the
Bridge
well if they
but you
Bridge
Guitar 1
Lead Vocals
Drums
Bass
Guitar 2
89%5 tracks · 4,193 notes · G major · 165 BPM· 2:40
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Lead Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
89%5 tracks · 4,179 notes · D minor · 165 BPM· 2:40
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Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drumkit
89%6 tracks · 5,961 notes · D minor · 160 BPM· 2:40
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Distortion Guitar 1
Standard drum kit
Electric bass (pick)
Oboe 1
Oboe 2
Distortion guitar 2
75%3 tracks · 2,282 notes · D minor · 165 BPM· 2:40
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Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Vocals

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 2:40

About this song

It Will Be A Long Time by The Offspring is in D minor (estimated), around 165 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 2:40 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, a chorus, and a bridge. 5 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
10.07 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
11.38 notes/sec
BassIntermediate
3.67 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
2.53 notes/sec

Song structure

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0:001:002:40
Intro0:00Chorus0:24Bridge1:24Bridge1:57

Vocal range

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C3C4C5C6A3C5

A3 – C5 · 15 semitones (~1.3 octaves)

About the key of D minor

D minor is the 3rd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Dm, Gm, and Am.

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