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This transcription starts in E major.

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.

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include E → G♯m → E → G♯m (6 occurrences); C♯m → Amaj7 → C♯m → Amaj7 (3 occurrences); G♯m → E → G♯m → A (3 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → iii → I → iii in E major; vi → IVmaj7 → vi → IVmaj7 in E major; iii → I → iii → IV in E 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.

Yes! In E major: The three-chord I–IV–V progression (V → I → IV) shows up in the interlude at 2:37 and 2:46. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back. The Puff progression (I → iii → IV) shows up in the chorus at 1:16 and 2:21. The move through iii puts a gentle minor shade between two bright major chords.

The transcription starts in 4/4.

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:36) → chorus (1:07) → verse (1:41) → chorus (2:12) → interlude (2:36) → bridge (2:54) → chorus (3:03) → outro (3:27).

The transcribed version lasts 4:37. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.