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Superman (It’s Not Easy)

Five for Fighting

KeyC major
Tempo107 BPM
Duration3:42
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 Superman (It’s Not Easy) by Five for Fighting in?

This transcription starts in C major.

What tempo is Superman (It’s Not Easy)?

The estimated tempo is 107 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 Superman (It’s Not Easy)?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include C → G → Am7 → Fmaj6 (4 occurrences); C → G → Am7 → F (4 occurrences); C → Gmaj/3 → Am7 → F (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Superman (It’s Not Easy)?

Recurring relative progressions include I → V → vi7 → IVmaj6 in C major; I → V → vi7 → IV in C major; I → V → vi7 → IVmaj7 in C major. Numerals refer to the key active at that point; uppercase means major and lowercase means minor. Minor keys use natural-minor scale degrees.

Does Superman (It’s Not Easy) use a well-known chord progression?

The transcription contains repeated matches to the four-chord pop progression (I → V → vi → IV); the singer-songwriter progression (vi → IV → I → V). Added tones and inversions may vary. This identifies a familiar pattern, not a claim about the song’s influences.

What time signature is Superman (It’s Not Easy) in?

The transcription starts in 1/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:00 (4/4).

How is Superman (It’s Not Easy) structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:18) → chorus (0:36) → verse (0:53) → chorus (1:11) → bridge (1:37) → verse (1:57) → chorus (2:15) → outro (3:18).

How long is this version of Superman (It’s Not Easy)?

The transcribed version lasts 3:42. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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