My Back Pages
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About this song
My Back Pages by The Byrds is in E major (estimated), around 125 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 3:10 (Electric guitar (jazz), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 3 versions 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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My Back Pages appears on the soundtrack of Mayor of the Sunset Strip (Original Soundtrack).