Going to California
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:34
About this song
Going to California by Led Zeppelin is in D major (estimated), around 156 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:34 (Acoustic guitar (nylon), Acoustic guitar (steel), Tenor sax, and Banjo). 7 versions available to play and practice.
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A3 – C6 · 27 semitones (~2.3 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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Going to California appears on the soundtrack of It Might Get Loud.