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Standing Still

Jewel

KeyD major
Tempo125 BPM
Duration4:30

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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Questions about this song

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

What key is Standing Still by Jewel in?

This transcription starts in D major.

What tempo is Standing Still?

The estimated tempo is 125 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 Standing Still?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Bm → A → D → Bm (5 occurrences); A → D → Bm → A (5 occurrences); D → Bm → A → D (5 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Standing Still?

Here are a few patterns to play with: vi → V → I → vi in D major; V → I → vi → V in D major; I → vi → V → I in D 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 Standing Still use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In D major: The Royal Road progression (vi → IV → V → iii) shows up in the chorus at 1:18 and 2:35. A bittersweet J-pop favorite that keeps moving without landing on the major home chord. The ii–V–I progression (ii → V → I) shows up in the chorus at 1:06 and 2:23. Jazz’s trusty route home: set up some tension, turn it up, then let it resolve. The three-chord I–IV–V progression (V → I → IV) shows up in the chorus at 1:08 and 2:25. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.

What time signature is Standing Still in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Standing Still structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:16) → pre-chorus (0:47) → chorus (1:02) → verse (1:33) → pre-chorus (2:04) → chorus (2:20) → bridge (2:51) → chorus (3:14) → outro (4:00).

How long is this version of Standing Still?

The transcribed version lasts 4:30. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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