How Can You Be Sure?
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How Can You Be Sure? by Radiohead is in E major (estimated), around 77 BPM, 4/4 time. This 3-track arrangement runs 4:22 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
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E major is the 5th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are E, A, and B.
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How Can You Be Sure? appears on the soundtrack of Nowhere.