Hymn for the Weekend

This transcription starts in C minor.

The estimated tempo is 90 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 Fm → B♭maj/3 → Cm → B♭maj/2 (16 occurrences); B♭ → Cm → Gm → A♭ (8 occurrences); A♭ → B♭ → Cm → A♭ (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

Here are a few patterns to play with: iv → VII/3 → i → VII/2 in C minor; VII → i → v → VI in C minor; VI → VII → i → VI 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.

Yes! In C minor: The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the chorus at 1:46 and 1:52. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.

The transcription starts in 4/4.

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:42) → chorus (1:25) → interlude (2:08) → verse (2:18) → chorus (2:40) → bridge (3:12) → chorus (3:33) → outro (3:54).

The transcribed version lasts 4:18. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.