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Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Counting Stars by OneRepublic in?
This transcription starts in C♯ minor.
What tempo is Counting Stars?
The estimated tempo is 122 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 Counting Stars?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include C♯m → E → B → A (25 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Counting Stars?
Here are a few patterns to play with: i → III → VII → VI in C♯ 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 Counting Stars use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In C♯ minor: The Aeolian shuttle (VI → i) shows up in the chorus at 0:07 and the intro at 0:28. A minor home chord and its major VI trade places in a gentle light-and-shadow loop.
What time signature is Counting Stars in?
The transcription starts in 4/4. Later meter changes are detected at 3:24 (3/8); 3:24 (4/4).
How is Counting Stars structured?
The detected sections are chorus (0:00) → intro (0:22) → verse (0:38) → pre-chorus (0:54) → chorus (1:17) → verse (1:57) → pre-chorus (2:12) → chorus (2:28) → bridge (3:04) → chorus (3:26).
How long is this version of Counting Stars?
The transcribed version lasts 4:17. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.