The Way It Was
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About this song
The Way It Was by The Killers is in E major (estimated), around 106 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 3:51 (Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 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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