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Just Like a Pill

P!nk

KeyA major
Tempo102 BPM
Duration3:57

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 Like a Pill by P!nk in?

This transcription starts in A major.

What tempo is Just Like a Pill?

The estimated tempo is 102 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 Like a Pill?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include A → F♯m → D → E (13 occurrences); A → F♯m7 → D → E (6 occurrences); D → E → D → E (6 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Just Like a Pill?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → vi → IV → V in A major; I → vi7 → IV → V in A major; IV → V → IV → V in A 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 Just Like a Pill use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In A major: The doo-wop progression (I → vi → IV → V) shows up in the intro at 0:00 and the verse at 0:09. That old-school slow-dance sound, with a gentle detour through minor before heading home. The three-chord I–IV–V progression (IV → V → I) shows up in the verse at 0:14 and the chorus at 0:51. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.

What time signature is Just Like a Pill in?

The song starts in 4/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.

How is Just Like a Pill structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:09) → pre-chorus (0:28) → chorus (0:47) → verse (1:15) → pre-chorus (1:34) → chorus (1:53) → bridge (2:30) → chorus (2:49).

How long is this version of Just Like a Pill?

The transcribed version lasts 3:57. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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