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Live Like We’re Dying

Kris Allen

KeyC major
Tempo92 BPM
Duration3:32

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 Live Like We’re Dying by Kris Allen in?

This transcription starts in C major.

What tempo is Live Like We’re Dying?

The estimated tempo is 92 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 Live Like We’re Dying?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include F → G → Cmaj/3 → F (11 occurrences); G → Cmaj/3 → F → G (11 occurrences); Cmaj/3 → F → G → Cmaj/3 (11 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Live Like We’re Dying?

Here are a few patterns to play with: IV → V → I/3 → IV in C major; V → I/3 → IV → V in C major; I/3 → IV → V → I/3 in C 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 Live Like We’re Dying use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In C major: The three-chord I–IV–V progression (IV → V → I) shows up in the chorus at 0:52 and 0:56. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.

What time signature is Live Like We’re Dying in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Live Like We’re Dying structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:10) → chorus (0:52) → verse (1:18) → chorus (1:39) → interlude (2:21) → bridge (2:31) → chorus (2:42).

How long is this version of Live Like We’re Dying?

The transcribed version lasts 3:32. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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