Birds
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 1:16
About this song
Birds by Neil Young is in G major, around 80 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 1:16 (Acoustic grand piano, Bright acoustic piano, Choir aahs, and Lead 6 (voice)). 2 versions available to play and practice.
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B3 – E5 · 17 semitones (~1.4 octaves)
About the key of G major
G major is the 7th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are G, C, and D.
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