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Lay Lady Lay by Bob Dylan is in A major (estimated), around 86 BPM, 4/4 time. This 16-track arrangement runs 3:44 (Electric piano 2, Drawbar organ, Acoustic guitar (nylon), Acoustic bass, Lead 1 (square), Pad 7 (halo), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.
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A major is the 9th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A, D, and E.
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Lay Lady Lay appears on the soundtrack of North Country.