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About this song
Parasite by Nick Drake is in E major (estimated), around 85 BPM, 6/8 time. This 2-track arrangement runs 2:20 (Acoustic guitar (nylon) and Acoustic guitar (steel)), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and an outro. 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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