
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 On My Mind by Ellie Goulding in?
This transcription starts in D minor.
What tempo is On My Mind?
The estimated tempo is 154 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 On My Mind?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include B♭ → C → Dm → B♭ (11 occurrences); C → Dm → B♭ → C (11 occurrences); Dm → B♭ → C → Dm (11 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in On My Mind?
Here are a few patterns to play with: VI → VII → i → VI in D minor; VII → i → VI → VII in D minor; i → VI → VII → i 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 On My Mind use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In D minor: The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the intro at 0:00 and 0:03. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.
What time signature is On My Mind in?
The song starts in 4/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.
How is On My Mind structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:12) → pre-chorus (0:37) → chorus (0:49) → verse (1:14) → pre-chorus (1:39) → chorus (1:51) → bridge (2:16) → chorus (2:47).
How long is this version of On My Mind?
The transcribed version lasts 3:33. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.