
Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is These Words by Natasha Bedingfield in?
This transcription starts in F major.
What tempo is These Words?
The estimated tempo is 97 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 These Words?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Dm → F → B♭ → F (17 occurrences); F → B♭ → F → C (15 occurrences); F → C → Dm → F (12 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in These Words?
Recurring relative progressions include vi → I → IV → I in F major; I → IV → I → V in F major; I → V → vi → I in F major. Numerals refer to the key active at that point; uppercase means major and lowercase means minor. Minor keys use natural-minor scale degrees.
Does These Words use a well-known chord progression?
No repeated match to the familiar patterns checked was found in this transcription. That does not mean the progression is unique or uncommon.
What time signature is These Words in?
The transcription starts in 7/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:02 (4/4).
How is These Words structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:11) → pre-chorus (0:31) → chorus (0:46) → verse (1:06) → chorus (1:26) → bridge (2:05) → chorus (2:35) → outro (3:15).
How long is this version of These Words?
The transcribed version lasts 3:35. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.