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Let Her Go

Passenger

KeyG major
Tempo75 BPM
Duration4:12

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 Let Her Go by Passenger in?

This transcription starts in G major.

What tempo is Let Her Go?

The estimated tempo is 75 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 Let Her Go?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include C → G → D → Em (9 occurrences); Em → C → D → Bm (6 occurrences); C → G → D → C (5 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Let Her Go?

Here are a few patterns to play with: IV → I → V → vi in G major; vi → IV → V → iii in G major; IV → I → V → IV in G 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 Let Her Go use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In G major: The four-chord pop progression (IV → I → V → vi) shows up in the chorus at 0:27 and 0:40. The big singalong loop: a little lift, a little heartache, and an easy way back home. The Royal Road progression (vi → IV → V → iii) shows up in the interlude at 0:53 and the verse at 1:05. A bittersweet J-pop favorite that keeps moving without landing on the major home chord.

What time signature is Let Her Go in?

The transcription starts in 3/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:01 (2/4).

How is Let Her Go structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → chorus (0:27) → interlude (0:53) → verse (1:05) → chorus (1:31) → verse (1:56) → chorus (2:22) → bridge (2:47) → chorus (3:13) → silence (3:52).

How long is this version of Let Her Go?

The transcribed version lasts 4:12. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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