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FRIENDS

Marshmello & Anne-Marie

KeyA minor
Tempo95 BPM
Duration3:22

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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 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.

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