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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 2:07
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Everybody Knows by Leonard Cohen is in C# minor (estimated), around 104 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 2:07 (Church organ, Acoustic guitar (nylon), Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (muted), Electric bass (finger), String ensemble 1, and Drums). 1 version available to play and practice.
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About the key of C# minor
C# minor is the 12th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C♯m, F♯m, and G♯m.
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Everybody Knows appears on the soundtrack of The Program.