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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —9 tracks · 2:42
About this song
Taxman by The Beatles is in D major, around 138 BPM, 4/4 time. This 9-track arrangement runs 2:42 (Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (pick), Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, a solo, and an outro. 4 versions available to play and practice.
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G3 – F4 · 10 semitones (~0.8 octaves)
About the key of D major
D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.
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Taxman appears on the soundtrack of Anthology: Soundtrack to the Disney+ Series (Episodes 4-6).