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Like a Stone

Audioslave

KeyG minor
Tempo107 BPM
Duration4:53

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 Like a Stone by Audioslave in?

This transcription starts in G minor.

What tempo is Like a Stone?

The estimated tempo is 107 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 Like a Stone?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Fmaj/2 → Gsus2 → E♭ → Gm (11 occurrences); F → Gm → E♭ → Gm (8 occurrences); B♭ → F → Gm → B♭ (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Like a Stone?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VII/2 → Isus2 → VI in G minor; VII → i → VI → i in G minor; i → III → VII → i in G minor. 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 Like a Stone use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In G minor: The minor four-chord pop progression (III → VII → i → VI) shows up in the chorus at 1:04 and 2:24. The familiar pop loop with its moodier chord in the spotlight.

What time signature is Like a Stone in?

The song starts in 4/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.

How is Like a Stone structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:18) → chorus (0:53) → interlude (1:29) → verse (1:38) → chorus (2:13) → interlude (2:53) → bridge (3:29) → chorus (4:04).

How long is this version of Like a Stone?

The transcribed version lasts 4:53. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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