American Girl
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:31
About this song
American Girl by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers is in D major (estimated), around 114 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:31 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.
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A3 – A4 · 12 semitones (~1 octaves)
About the key of D major
D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.
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