How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
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About this song
How Can You Mend a Broken Heart by Al Green is in E major (estimated), around 75 BPM, 12/8 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 6:21 (Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.
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About the key of E major
E major is the 5th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are E, A, and B.
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