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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 2:47
About this song
What Goes On by The Beatles is in E major (estimated), around 95 BPM. This 7-track arrangement runs 2:47 (Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a solo, and an outro. 4 versions available to play and practice.
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E3 – C♯4 · 9 semitones (~0.8 octaves)
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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