
Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.
Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish in?
This transcription starts in C major.
What tempo is Happier Than Ever?
The estimated tempo is 88 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 Happier Than Ever?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include C → Em → Am → F (10 occurrences); C → E → Am → F (4 occurrences); G7 → C → E7 → Am (2 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Happier Than Ever?
Here are a few patterns to play with: I → iii → vi → IV in C major; I → III → vi → IV in C major; V7 → I → III7 → vi 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.
Does Happier Than Ever use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In C major: The I–vi–ii–V turnaround / circle-of-fifths progression (vi → ii → V → I) shows up in the verse at 0:17 and 0:38. A round trip through related chords, with the dominant setting up the return home.
What time signature is Happier Than Ever in?
The transcription starts in 5/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:01 (4/4); 2:18 (3/4); 3:01 (5/8); 3:03 (3/4).
How is Happier Than Ever structured?
The detected sections are verse (0:00) → interlude (2:18) → verse (2:27) → chorus (3:03) → bridge (3:47) → outro (4:05).
How long is this version of Happier Than Ever?
The transcribed version lasts 4:58. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.