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White Flag

Dido

KeyD minor
Tempo85 BPM
Duration4:00

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

INTROClick a line to play from there
SONG NOTES

Questions about this song

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

What key is White Flag by Dido in?

This transcription starts in D minor.

What tempo is White Flag?

The estimated tempo is 85 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 White Flag?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include B♭ → F → Gm → Dm (5 occurrences); Dm → B♭ → F → C (5 occurrences); B♭ → F → C → Gm (5 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in White Flag?

Here are a few patterns to play with: VI → III → iv → i in D minor; i → VI → III → VII in D minor; VI → III → VII → iv in D 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 White Flag use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In D minor: The minor four-chord pop progression (i → VI → III → VII) shows up in the chorus at 1:17 and 2:13. The familiar pop loop with its moodier chord in the spotlight.

What time signature is White Flag in?

The transcription starts in 3/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:01 (4/4).

How is White Flag structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:34) → chorus (1:08) → verse (1:31) → chorus (2:05) → bridge (2:27) → chorus (2:50).

How long is this version of White Flag?

The transcribed version lasts 4:00. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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