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Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Only Time by Enya in?
This transcription starts in E♭ major.
What tempo is Only Time?
The estimated tempo is 83 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 Only Time?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Cm → A♭ → E♭ → Cm (4 occurrences); A♭ → E♭ → Cm → A♭ (4 occurrences); E♭ → Cm → A♭ → E♭ (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Only Time?
Here are a few patterns to play with: I → vi → IV → I in E♭ major; vi → IV → I → vi in E♭ major; IV → I → vi → IV in E♭ 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 Only Time use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In E♭ major: The doo-wop progression (vi → IV → V → I) shows up in the chorus at 0:38 and 1:27. That old-school slow-dance sound, with a gentle detour through minor before heading home.
What time signature is Only Time in?
The transcription starts in 4/4.
How is Only Time structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:12) → chorus (0:38) → verse (1:01) → chorus (1:27) → verse (1:50) → interlude (2:22) → verse (2:44) → outro (3:19).
How long is this version of Only Time?
The transcribed version lasts 3:38. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.