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As It Was

Harry Styles

KeyF♯ minor
Tempo176 BPM
Duration2:44

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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SONG NOTES

Questions about this song

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

What key is As It Was by Harry Styles in?

This transcription starts in F♯ minor.

What tempo is As It Was?

The estimated tempo is 176 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 As It Was?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Dmaj7/3 → Bm7 → E → A (12 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in As It Was?

Here are a few patterns to play with: VImaj7/3 → iv7 → VII → III in F♯ 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 As It Was use a well-known chord progression?

No familiar pattern jumped out this time. Try the progressions above and listen for how each chord leads into the next.

What time signature is As It Was in?

The transcription starts in 4/4. Later meter changes are detected at 2:39 (7/8); 2:40 (4/4).

How is As It Was structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:13) → chorus (0:35) → verse (1:08) → chorus (1:30) → bridge (2:03) → chorus (2:17).

How long is this version of As It Was?

The transcribed version lasts 2:44. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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