Royals

This transcription starts in D major.

The estimated tempo is 86 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 C → G → D → C (6 occurrences); G → D → C → G (6 occurrences); D → C → G → D (5 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → ♭VII → IV → I in D major; ♭VII → IV → I → ♭VII in D major; IV → I → ♭VII → IV 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.

Yes! In D major: The double-plagal progression (♭VII → IV → I) shows up in the pre-chorus at 0:29 and the chorus at 0:51. Two falling-fourth moves bring it home with a broad, bluesy sweep.

The transcription starts in 3/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:00 (4/4).

The detected sections are verse (0:00) → pre-chorus (0:23) → chorus (0:46) → verse (1:14) → chorus (1:36) → bridge (2:22) → chorus (2:44).

The transcribed version lasts 3:10. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.