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Hanging by a Moment

Lifehouse

KeyD♭ major
Tempo125 BPM
Duration3:36

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 Hanging by a Moment by Lifehouse in?

This transcription starts in D♭ major.

What tempo is Hanging by a Moment?

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 Hanging by a Moment?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include B♭m → D♭ → B♭m → D♭maj/3 (5 occurrences); B♭m → D♭ → B♭m → D♭ (5 occurrences); B♭m → B♭m7/b7 → D♭maj7/5 → D♭ (3 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Hanging by a Moment?

Here are a few patterns to play with: vi → I → vi → I/3 in D♭ major; vi → I → vi → I in D♭ major; vi → vi7/b7 → Imaj7/5 → 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 Hanging by a Moment use a well-known chord progression?

No familiar pattern jumped out this time. Try the progressions above and listen for how each chord leads into the next.

What time signature is Hanging by a Moment in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Hanging by a Moment structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:08) → chorus (0:24) → verse (0:45) → chorus (1:00) → bridge (1:31) → interlude (2:10) → verse (2:17) → chorus (2:37).

How long is this version of Hanging by a Moment?

The transcribed version lasts 3:36. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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