Musical Analysis
This song is written in the key of G Major. The 4 chords that are used throughout the majority of the song are Em (vi), Am (ii), D (V), and G (I). The bass riff is applauded for its glissando at the beginning of the song before all the instruments come in and its main riff throughout the verses.
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