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How Long

Charlie Puth

KeyC♯ minor
Tempo111 BPM
Duration3:18

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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SONG NOTES

Questions about this song

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

What key is How Long by Charlie Puth in?

This transcription starts in C♯ minor.

What tempo is How Long?

The estimated tempo is 111 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 How Long?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include C♯m → B → Amaj7 → G♯7 (10 occurrences); B → C♯m → B → Amaj7 (9 occurrences); C♯m → B → A → B (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in How Long?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VII → VImaj7 → V7 in C♯ minor; VII → i → VII → VImaj7 in C♯ minor; i → VII → VI → VII in C♯ 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 How Long use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In C♯ minor: The descending minor / lament progression (i → VII → VI → V) shows up in the intro at 0:06 and the verse at 0:15. A descending staircase of chords, with the last step pulling hard back toward the start. The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the intro at 0:04 and the verse at 0:13. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.

What time signature is How Long in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is How Long structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:10) → pre-chorus (0:28) → chorus (0:45) → verse (1:11) → pre-chorus (1:29) → chorus (1:46) → bridge (2:21) → chorus (2:39).

How long is this version of How Long?

The transcribed version lasts 3:18. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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