Running On Empty by Jackson Browne Chords and Melody

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Chord And Melody Metrics For Running On Empty

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Chord Complexity

3

Melodic Complexity

33

Chord-Melody Tension

32

Chord Progression Novelty

4

Chord Bass Melody

0

In terms of chords and melody, Running On Empty is more basic than the typical song, having below average scores in Chord Complexity, Melodic Complexity, Chord-Melody Tension, Chord Progression Novelty and Chord-Bass Melody.

About The Key Of A Major

Running On Empty is written in the key of A Major. According to the Theorytab database, it is the 4th most popular key among Major keys and the 4th most popular among all keys. Major keys, along with minor keys, are a common choice for popular songs. The three most important chords, built off the 1st, 4th and 5th scale degrees are all major chords (A Major, D Major, and E Major). See the A Major Cheat Sheet for popular chords, chord progressions, downloadable midi files and more!