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I'm Waiting for the Man

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The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967)experimental rockTop 5%2:53SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D majorestTempo: 126 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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91%5 tracks · 7,403 notes · D major · 126 BPM· 2:53Recommended
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Drums

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About this song

I'm Waiting for the Man by The Velvet Underground is in D major (estimated), around 126 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 2:53 (Honky-tonk piano, Electric guitar (jazz), Electric guitar (clean), Fretless bass, and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.11 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
20.61 notes/sec
PianoAdvanced
8.41 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.17 notes/sec

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