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Shadow of the Day

Linkin Park

KeyB major
Tempo109 BPM
Duration4:49

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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INTROClick a line to play from there
SONG NOTES

Questions about this song

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

What key is Shadow of the Day by Linkin Park in?

This transcription starts in B major. Later key changes are detected at 4:19 (G minor).

What tempo is Shadow of the Day?

The estimated tempo is 109 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 Shadow of the Day?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G♯m → E → Emaj/2 → F♯sus4(b7) (7 occurrences); E → Emaj/2 → F♯sus4(b7) → B (7 occurrences); F♯sus4(b7) → G♯m → F♯maj/3 → E (6 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Shadow of the Day?

Here are a few patterns to play with: vi → IV → IV/2 → Vsus4(b7) in B major; IV → IV/2 → Vsus4(b7) → I in B major; Vsus4(b7) → vi → V/3 → IV in B 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 Shadow of the Day use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In B major: The four-chord pop progression (I → V → vi → IV) shows up in the chorus at 1:14 and 2:32. The big singalong loop: a little lift, a little heartache, and an easy way back home.

What time signature is Shadow of the Day in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Shadow of the Day structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:21) → chorus (0:56) → interlude (1:31) → verse (1:40) → chorus (2:15) → interlude (2:50) → chorus (3:07) → interlude (3:25) → chorus (3:42) → outro (3:59).

How long is this version of Shadow of the Day?

The transcribed version lasts 4:49. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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