So Long, Marianne
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About this song
So Long, Marianne by Leonard Cohen is in A major (estimated), 6/8 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 5:51 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of A major
A major is the 9th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A, D, and E.
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So Long, Marianne appears on the soundtrack of Pete’s Dragon.