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About this song
Tower of Song by Leonard Cohen is in B major (estimated), around 100 BPM, 4/4 time. This 1-track arrangement runs 5:32 (Electric bass (finger)), with an intro, 9 verses, an interlude, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
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About the key of B major
B major is the 18th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are B, E, and F♯.
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Tower of Song appears on the soundtrack of Leonard Cohen: I’m Your Man: Motion Picture Soundtrack.