Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)

This transcription starts in C major.

The estimated tempo is 58 BPM, calculated from the median spacing between detected beats. This is a summary of the transcription; timing can vary during the song.

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include C → F → C → F (11 occurrences); C → F → C → Am (8 occurrences); F → C → Am → F (8 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → IV → I → IV in C major; I → IV → I → vi in C major; IV → I → vi → IV in C major. Think of Roman numerals as chord names you can take into any key. Uppercase is major, lowercase is minor; in minor keys, we count from the natural-minor scale.

Yes! In C major: The doo-wop progression (I → vi → IV → V) shows up in the verse at 0:40 and the chorus at 2:26. That old-school slow-dance sound, with a gentle detour through minor before heading home. The three-chord I–IV–V progression (V → I → IV) shows up in the verse at 0:25 and 0:44. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.

The transcription starts in 1/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:00 (2/4).

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:13) → chorus (1:23) → verse (1:59) → chorus (2:15) → verse (2:34) → chorus (2:50) → outro (4:43).

The transcribed version lasts 5:05. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.