<P> `` Jeremy '' is in the key of A , and intertwines the parallel modes of major and minor frequently . It features prominent usage of Ament 's 12 - string Hamer bass guitar , which is pivotal to the sound of the introduction and end of the recording . The song starts off with the bassline and quiet harmonic notes also on the 12 - string bass , and continues in a sedate vein until after the second chorus , when densely layered guitars and vocals gradually enter . At the end the instruments gradually fade out until all that is audible is a clean guitar and the 12 - string bass , like the intro . Both instruments play a descending minor key melody , fading out with one single note . </P>
<P> `` Jeremy '' is in the key of A , and intertwines the parallel modes of major and minor frequently . It features prominent usage of Ament 's 12 - string Hamer bass guitar , which is pivotal to the sound of the introduction and end of the recording . The song starts off with the bassline and quiet harmonic notes also on the 12 - string bass , and continues in a sedate vein until after the second chorus , when densely layered guitars and vocals gradually enter . At the end the instruments gradually fade out until all that is audible is a clean guitar and the 12 - string bass , like the intro . Both instruments play a descending minor key melody , fading out with one single note . </P>
what key is jeremy by pearl jam in
what key is jeremy by pearl jam in
the key of A
the key of A