Yesterday Is Here
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —6 tracks · 2:35
About this song
Yesterday Is Here by Tom Waits is in A minor (estimated), around 80 BPM, 1/4 time. This 6-track arrangement runs 2:35 (Electric guitar (clean), Electric guitar (muted), Acoustic bass, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a bridge. 1 version available to play and practice.
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D3 – A4 · 19 semitones (~1.6 octaves)
About the key of A minor
A minor is the 2nd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Am, Dm, and Em.
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