Boulevard of Broken Dreams artwork

Boulevard of Broken Dreams

Green Day

KeyF minor
Tempo83 BPM
Duration4:21
INTROClick a line to play from there
SONG NOTES

Questions about this song

Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.

What key is Boulevard of Broken Dreams by Green Day in?

This transcription starts in F minor.

What tempo is Boulevard of Broken Dreams?

The estimated tempo is 83 BPM, calculated from the median spacing between detected beats. This is a summary of the transcription; timing can vary during the song.

What are the main chord progressions in Boulevard of Broken Dreams?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Fm → A♭ → E♭ → B♭ (20 occurrences); D♭ → A♭ → E♭ → Fm (12 occurrences); Fm → D♭ → A♭ → C (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Boulevard of Broken Dreams?

Recurring relative progressions include i → III → VII → IV in F minor; VI → III → VII → i in F minor; i → VI → III → V in F minor. Numerals refer to the key active at that point; uppercase means major and lowercase means minor. Minor keys use natural-minor scale degrees.

Does Boulevard of Broken Dreams use a well-known chord progression?

The transcription contains repeated matches to the minor four-chord pop progression (VI → III → VII → i), e.g. chorus at 0:52 in F minor; chorus at 0:58 in F minor. Extensions, inversions and suspensions are simplified for matching; the chord labels retain them. These are chord-order matches, not confirmation of a particular rhythm, bass line or influence.

What time signature is Boulevard of Broken Dreams in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Boulevard of Broken Dreams structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:12) → chorus (0:52) → interlude (1:15) → verse (1:26) → chorus (2:07) → interlude (2:41) → bridge (3:07) → chorus (3:18) → outro (3:44).

How long is this version of Boulevard of Broken Dreams?

The transcribed version lasts 4:21. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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