
Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.
Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is FRIENDS by Marshmello & Anne-Marie in?
This transcription starts in A minor.
What tempo is FRIENDS?
The estimated tempo is 95 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 FRIENDS?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Am → C → F → Esus4(b7) (18 occurrences); C → F → Esus4(b7) → E7 (16 occurrences); F → Esus4(b7) → E7 → Am (14 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in FRIENDS?
Here are a few patterns to play with: i → III → VI → Vsus4(b7) in A minor; III → VI → Vsus4(b7) → V7 in A minor; VI → Vsus4(b7) → V7 → i in A minor. 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 FRIENDS use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In A minor: The hopscotch progression (VI → VII → i → III) shows up in the bridge at 2:11 and 2:21. Three rising chord roots give this loop a lift before it hops back around.
What time signature is FRIENDS in?
The transcription starts in 4/4.
How is FRIENDS structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:10) → chorus (0:30) → verse (1:10) → chorus (1:31) → bridge (2:11) → chorus (2:31) → outro (3:12).
How long is this version of FRIENDS?
The transcribed version lasts 3:22. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.