
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 Drunk on a Plane by Dierks Bentley in?
This transcription starts in A major.
What tempo is Drunk on a Plane?
The estimated tempo is 103 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 Drunk on a Plane?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include F♯m → D → E → A (10 occurrences); A → D → A → D (7 occurrences); A → D → F♯m → D (6 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Drunk on a Plane?
Here are a few patterns to play with: vi → IV → V → I in A major; I → IV → I → IV in A major; I → IV → vi → IV in A 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 Drunk on a Plane use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In A major: The four-chord pop progression (vi → IV → I → V) shows up in the interlude at 2:29 and 2:38. The big singalong loop: a little lift, a little heartache, and an easy way back home. The doo-wop progression (vi → IV → V → I) shows up in the chorus at 0:51 and 1:01. That old-school slow-dance sound, with a gentle detour through minor before heading home.
What time signature is Drunk on a Plane in?
The transcription starts in 4/4.
How is Drunk on a Plane structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:09) → chorus (0:47) → verse (1:33) → chorus (1:52) → interlude (2:29) → verse (2:50) → chorus (3:09) → outro (3:46).
How long is this version of Drunk on a Plane?
The transcribed version lasts 4:14. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.