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About this song
Papa Loved Mama by Garth Brooks is in E major (estimated), around 160 BPM, 4/4 time. This 3-track arrangement runs 2:56 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), and Distortion guitar). 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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