
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 World on Fire by Nate Smith in?
This transcription starts in B minor.
What tempo is World on Fire?
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 World on Fire?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Bm → D → G → A (33 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in World on Fire?
Here are a few patterns to play with: i → III → VI → VII in B 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 World on Fire use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In B minor: The hopscotch progression (i → III → VI → VII) shows up in the intro at 0:05 and 0:10. Three rising chord roots give this loop a lift before it hops back around. The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the intro at 0:07 and the verse at 0:17. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.
What time signature is World on Fire in?
The transcription starts in 4/4.
How is World on Fire structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:15) → chorus (0:35) → verse (1:05) → chorus (1:25) → bridge (1:55) → chorus (2:15) → outro (2:57).
How long is this version of World on Fire?
The transcribed version lasts 3:09. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.