Hold Back the River
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 4:46
About this song
Hold Back the River by James Bay is in F major (estimated), around 133 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 4:46 (Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.
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E2 – D5 · 34 semitones (~2.8 octaves)
About the key of F major
F major is the 15th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are F, A♯, and C.
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Hold Back the River appears on the soundtrack of Cold Feet: The Official Soundtrack to the New Series.