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Ordinary

Alex Warren

KeyD major
Tempo167 BPM
Duration3:06

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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Questions about this song

Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.

What key is Ordinary by Alex Warren in?

This transcription starts in D major.

What tempo is Ordinary?

The estimated tempo is 167 BPM, calculated from the median spacing between detected beats. This is a summary of the transcription; timing can vary during the song.

What are the main chord progressions in Ordinary?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G → A → Bm → A (11 occurrences); Em → Dmaj/3 → G → A (5 occurrences); Dmaj/3 → G → A → Bm (5 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Ordinary?

Here are a few patterns to play with: IV → V → vi → V in D major; ii → I/3 → IV → V in D major; I/3 → IV → V → vi in D 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.

Does Ordinary use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In D major: The hopscotch progression (I → IV → V → vi) shows up in the chorus at 0:53 and 1:35. Three rising chord roots give this loop a lift before it hops back around.

What time signature is Ordinary in?

The transcription starts in 6/8.

How is Ordinary structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:08) → chorus (0:34) → bridge (1:08) → chorus (1:34) → bridge (2:08) → chorus (2:25).

How long is this version of Ordinary?

The transcribed version lasts 3:06. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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