A Love Song by Anne Murray
A Love Song by Anne Murray runs at 138 BPM in 4/4 and is in the key of G major. It is built on 4 chords — G, D, Am, C. Released in 1974.
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What to watch for
Only 4 chord shapes here — get each one clean on its own before worrying about switching between them at tempo.
Practice at the right tempo
This song sits at 138 BPM. Start at 60% until the changes are clean — speed is a by-product of accuracy, not a goal.
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Every shape, every voicing, and the scale that fits over them — on a board you can hear. Then just talk to it: Melody Monkey's personal music teacher controls the fretboard, so ask for a chord, a scale, a progression, or why any of it works, and watch it land under your fingers. Free to start.
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Frequently asked questions
What key is A Love Song in?
A Love Song is in G major, sourced from the McGill Billboard Project's expert chord annotations — not auto-detected.
What tempo is A Love Song?
A Love Song runs at 138 BPM (or 69 half-time).
What chords does A Love Song use?
A Love Song is built on 4 chords: G, D, Am, C.
What tuning is A Love Song in?
This recording sits about 13 cents sharp of concert pitch (A=443.3Hz, not 440Hz). Tune to the track or you'll fight it the whole way.