
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 Promise by Jagged Edge in?
This transcription starts in F minor.
What tempo is Promise?
The estimated tempo is 64 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 Promise?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include D♭maj7 → E♭ → Fm7 → D♭maj7 (15 occurrences); E♭ → Fm7 → D♭maj7 → E♭ (15 occurrences); Fm7 → D♭maj7 → E♭ → Fm7 (9 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Promise?
Here are a few patterns to play with: VImaj7 → VII → i7 → VImaj7 in F minor; VII → i7 → VImaj7 → VII in F minor; i7 → VImaj7 → VII → i7 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 Promise use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In F minor: The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the chorus at 0:15 and 0:22. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing. The Aeolian shuttle (i → VI) shows up in the chorus at 0:18 and 0:26. A minor home chord and its major VI trade places in a gentle light-and-shadow loop.
What time signature is Promise in?
The transcription starts in 2/4.
How is Promise structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → chorus (0:15) → verse (0:45) → pre-chorus (1:15) → chorus (1:30) → verse (2:00) → bridge (2:30) → chorus (2:45).
How long is this version of Promise?
The transcribed version lasts 4:06. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.