What Is Life
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 4:26
About this song
What Is Life by George Harrison is in E major, around 132 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 4:26 (Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), String ensemble 1, Brass section, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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B2 – A4 · 22 semitones (~1.8 octaves)
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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What Is Life appears on the soundtrack of GoodFellas.