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About this song
Suzanne by Leonard Cohen is in E major. This 2-track arrangement runs 3:47 (Acoustic guitar (nylon) and Lead 6 (voice)). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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A3 – F♯4 · 9 semitones (~0.8 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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Suzanne appears on the soundtrack of Wild.