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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 5:20
About this song
Only God Knows Why by Kid Rock is in E major (estimated), around 135 BPM. This 7-track arrangement runs 5:20 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Synth bass 1, 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 – B4 · 24 semitones (~2 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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