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Interactive piano tutorial for "By The Way" by The Sunstreak, in G minor at about 136 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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By The Way by The Sunstreak
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "By The Way" by The Sunstreak, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrerock · alternative rock · indie rock
Moodmelancholic · reflective · emotional
Signatureemotional indie rock anthem
G minor
Key
136
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G
Gm
Emaj/3
F
B
E
Fmaj/2
Bmaj/3
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusPost-ChorusBridgeInstrumentalOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
steady, driving rock beat
electric guitar
clean arpeggiated chords in verses, distorted power chords in choruses
bass guitar
solid, foundational low end
vocals
male lead, clear and emotive, slightly strained on higher notes
synth pads
subtle atmospheric layers that add depth
Album & artist
ALBUM

Once Upon a Lie (2009)

Released through Merovingian Music, this 11-track full-length runs about 40 minutes and sits squarely in the band's hook-driven pop punk wheelhouse. It marked a step up in profile for the group after years of grassroots touring.

All of Once Upon a Lie
Artist

The Sunstreak

The Sunstreak is a pop punk and alternative rock band from Rochester, New York. The group includes Tony Rebis on vocals, Jack Flynn on guitar and vocals, David Schuler on guitar and synth, Jason Sarkis on bass, and Gary Foster on drums. They built their following through heavy touring, including stints on the Vans Warped Tour, and put out their early releases independently before signing with Merovingian Music.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "By The Way" in?

"By The Way" by The Sunstreak is in G minor.

What is the tempo of "By The Way"?

"By The Way" plays at around 136 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "By The Way"?

The core progression is G, Gm, E♭maj/3, F, B♭, and E♭, built around the G minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "By The Way"?

The recording features drums, electric guitar, bass guitar, synth pads, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "By The Way"?

Yes. Songscription turns "By The Way" by The Sunstreak into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "By The Way" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "By The Way" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 136 BPM in G minor, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "By The Way" on?

"By The Way" appears on Once Upon a Lie (2009).

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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

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