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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —11 tracks · 4:06
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Cheer Down by George Harrison is in D major (estimated), around 115 BPM, 4/4 time. This 11-track arrangement runs 4:06 (Acoustic grand piano, Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (muted), Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Choir aahs, and Drums), with an intro, 3 verses, a solo, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
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B2 – F♯5 · 31 semitones (~2.6 octaves)
About the key of D major
D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.
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Cheer Down appears on the soundtrack of Lethal Weapon Soundtrack Collection.