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The Only Exception

KeyB major

Tempo136 BPM

Duration4:27

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Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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SONG NOTES

Questions about this song

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

What key is The Only Exception by Paramore in?

This transcription starts in B major.

What tempo is The Only Exception?

The estimated tempo is 136 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 The Only Exception?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include F♯m → Emaj7 → B → F♯m (8 occurrences); B → F♯m → Emaj7 → B (7 occurrences); Emaj7 → B → F♯m → Emaj7 (6 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in The Only Exception?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → v → IVmaj7 → I in B major; v → IVmaj7 → I → v in B major; IVmaj7 → I → v → IVmaj7 in B 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 The Only Exception use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In B major: The double-plagal progression (♭VII → IV → I) shows up in the chorus at 4:02 and the outro at 4:13. Two falling-fourth moves bring it home with a broad, bluesy sweep.

What time signature is The Only Exception in?

The transcription starts in 6/8.

How is The Only Exception structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:21) → chorus (1:02) → verse (1:28) → chorus (2:13) → interlude (2:34) → bridge (2:55) → chorus (3:21) → outro (4:13).

How long is this version of The Only Exception?

The transcribed version lasts 4:27. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.