America by Simon and Garfunkel Chords and Melody

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Chord And Melody Metrics For America

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Chord Complexity

47

Melodic Complexity

71

Chord-Melody Tension

24

Chord Progression Novelty

59

Chord Bass Melody

96

America has higher complexity than the average song in terms Melodic Complexity and Chord-Bass Melody.

About The Key Of D Major

America is written in the key of D Major. According to the Theorytab database, it is the 2nd most popular key among Major keys and the 2nd most popular among all keys. Major keys, along with minor keys, are a common choice for popular songs. The three most important chords, built off the 1st, 4th and 5th scale degrees are all major chords (D Major, G Major, and A Major). See the D Major Cheat Sheet for popular chords, chord progressions, downloadable midi files and more!

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