
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 Sober by P!nk in?
This transcription starts in E♭ minor.
What tempo is Sober?
The estimated tempo is 91 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 Sober?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include C♭ → G♭ → A♭m → E♭m (10 occurrences); E♭m → C♭ → G♭ → E♭m (5 occurrences); C♭ → G♭ → E♭m → C♭ (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Sober?
Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VI → III → iv in E♭ minor; i → VI → III → i in E♭ minor; VI → III → i → VI 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 Sober use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In E♭ minor: The minor Puff progression (i → III → iv) shows up in the pre-chorus at 0:29 and 0:39. A brief flash of relative major brightens the path from i to iv.
What time signature is Sober in?
The song starts in 4/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.
How is Sober structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:05) → pre-chorus (0:26) → chorus (0:47) → verse (1:08) → pre-chorus (1:29) → chorus (1:51) → bridge (2:12) → chorus (3:04) → outro (3:47).
How long is this version of Sober?
The transcribed version lasts 4:11. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.