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Boulevard of Broken Dreams

Green Day

KeyF minor
Tempo83 BPM
Duration4:21

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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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?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → III → VII → IV in F minor; VI → III → VII → i in F minor; i → VI → III → V in F minor. Think of Roman numerals as chord names you can take into any key. Uppercase is major, lowercase is minor; in minor keys, we count from the natural-minor scale.

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

Yes! In F minor: The minor four-chord pop progression (VI → III → VII → i) shows up in the chorus at 0:52 and 0:58. The familiar pop loop with its moodier chord in the spotlight.

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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