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About this song
Heart of Gold by Neil Young is in E minor, around 88 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:01 (Harmonica, Acoustic guitar (nylon), Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (jazz), Electric bass (pick), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.
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B3 – B5 · 24 semitones (~2 octaves)
About the key of E minor
E minor is the most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Em, Am, and Bm.
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