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Just a Dream

Nelly

KeyE♭ minor
Tempo90 BPM
Duration4:00

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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Questions about this song

Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.

What key is Just a Dream by Nelly in?

This transcription starts in E♭ minor.

What tempo is Just a Dream?

The estimated tempo is 90 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 Just a Dream?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include E♭m → C♭ → G♭ → D♭ (20 occurrences); E♭m → C♭sus2 → G♭ → D♭ (2 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Just a Dream?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VI → III → VII in E♭ minor; i → VIsus2 → III → VII in E♭ 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 Just a Dream use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In E♭ minor: The minor four-chord pop progression (i → VI → III → VII) shows up in the intro at 0:00 and 0:10. The familiar pop loop with its moodier chord in the spotlight.

What time signature is Just a Dream in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Just a Dream structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → chorus (0:21) → verse (0:42) → pre-chorus (1:04) → chorus (1:14) → verse (1:36) → chorus (2:08) → bridge (2:29) → chorus (2:50) → outro (3:33).

How long is this version of Just a Dream?

The transcribed version lasts 4:00. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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