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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —3 tracks · 3:08
About this song
Paradise by John Prine is in D major (estimated), around 83 BPM, 1/8 time. This 3-track arrangement runs 3:08 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric bass (finger), and Lead 6 (voice)). 1 version available to play and practice.
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B2 – D4 · 15 semitones (~1.3 octaves)
About the key of D major
D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.
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