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Photograph

KeyE♭ major

Tempo73 BPM

Duration4:19

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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 Photograph by Nickelback in?

This transcription starts in E♭ major.

What tempo is Photograph?

The estimated tempo is 73 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 Photograph?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include E♭ → B♭sus4 → D♭maj6 → A♭ (11 occurrences); B♭sus4 → D♭maj6 → A♭ → G♭ (2 occurrences); D♭maj6 → A♭ → G♭ → A♭ (2 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Photograph?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → Vsus4 → ♭VIImaj6 → IV in E♭ major; Vsus4 → ♭VIImaj6 → IV → ♭III in E♭ major; ♭VIImaj6 → IV → ♭III → IV in E♭ major. 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 Photograph use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In E♭ major: The double-plagal progression (♭VII → IV → I) shows up in the verse at 0:07 and 0:20. Two falling-fourth moves bring it home with a broad, bluesy sweep.

What time signature is Photograph in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Photograph structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:00) → chorus (0:59) → interlude (1:26) → verse (1:39) → chorus (2:25) → bridge (2:51) → chorus (3:34) → outro (4:00).

How long is this version of Photograph?

The transcribed version lasts 4:19. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.