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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 3:06
About this song
Back to the Old House by The Smiths is in D major. This 8-track arrangement runs 3:06 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, 2 verses, and an outro. 5 versions available to play and practice.
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D3 – E4 · 14 semitones (~1.2 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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