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The Edge of Glory

Lady Gaga

KeyA major
Tempo128 BPM
Duration5:20

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 The Edge of Glory by Lady Gaga in?

This transcription starts in A major.

What tempo is The Edge of Glory?

The estimated tempo is 128 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 The Edge of Glory?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include A → E → F♯m → D (16 occurrences); E → D → A → E (4 occurrences); D → A → E → D (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in The Edge of Glory?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → V → vi → IV in A major; I → V → IV → I in A major; V → IV → I → V in A 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 The Edge of Glory use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In A major: The four-chord pop progression (I → V → vi → IV) shows up in the chorus at 1:03 and 1:11. The big singalong loop: a little lift, a little heartache, and an easy way back home. The three-chord I–IV–V progression (IV → V → I) shows up in the pre-chorus at 0:48 and the interlude at 3:07. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.

What time signature is The Edge of Glory in?

The song starts in 4/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.

How is The Edge of Glory structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:18) → pre-chorus (0:48) → chorus (1:03) → interlude (1:35) → verse (1:43) → pre-chorus (2:13) → chorus (2:28) → interlude (3:02) → chorus (4:02) → outro (5:02).

How long is this version of The Edge of Glory?

The transcribed version lasts 5:20. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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