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About this song
Pay Day by Mississippi John Hurt is in E major (estimated), around 170 BPM, 4/4 time. This 1-track arrangement runs 1:19 (Acoustic guitar (nylon)). 1 version available to play and practice.
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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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