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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:28
About this song
Back to You by John Mayer is in E major (estimated), around 104 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:28 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Distortion guitar, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, a solo, and an outro. 3 versions available to play and practice.
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B2 – E4 · 17 semitones (~1.4 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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Back to You appears on the soundtrack of Win a Date With Tad Hamilton.