You've Got a Friend
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 4:10
About this song
You've Got a Friend by James Taylor is in A major (estimated), around 97 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 4:10 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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A2 – F♯4 · 21 semitones (~1.8 octaves)
About the key of A major
A major is the 9th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A, D, and E.
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You've Got a Friend appears on the soundtrack of After Life.