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Helpless

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John Mayer

The Search for Everything (2017)blues rockHigh2:51SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: A minorestTempo: 105 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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83%2 tracks · 1,253 notes · A minor · 105 BPM· 2:51Recommended
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Intro
Couplet
Refrain
Couplet
Refrain
Solo
Guitar
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —2 tracks · 2:51

About this song

Helpless by John Mayer is in A minor (estimated), around 105 BPM, 4/4 time. This 2-track arrangement runs 2:51 (Electric guitar (clean) and Drums), with an intro, 2 choruses, and a solo. 1 version available to play and practice.

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DrumsIntermediate
3.36 notes/sec
GuitarIntermediate
3.95 notes/sec

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0:001:002:002:51
Intro0:00Refrain0:11Refrain0:34Solo0:43

About the key of A minor

A minor is the 2nd most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Am, Dm, and Em.

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