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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 8:01
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American Pie by Don McLean is in G major, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 8:01 (Bright acoustic piano, Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 6 versions available to play and practice.
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B2 – D5 · 27 semitones (~2.3 octaves)
About the key of G major
G major is the 7th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G, C, and D.
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American Pie appears on the soundtrack of Born on the Fourth of July: Motion Picture Soundtrack Album.