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Hey There Delilah

Plain White T's

KeyD major
Tempo103 BPM
Duration3:52

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 Hey There Delilah by Plain White T's in?

This transcription starts in D major.

What tempo is Hey There Delilah?

The estimated tempo is 103 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 Hey There Delilah?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Bm → G → A → Bm (7 occurrences); D → Bm → D → Bm (7 occurrences); G → A → Bm → A (6 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Hey There Delilah?

Here are a few patterns to play with: vi → IV → V → vi in D major; I → vi → I → vi in D major; I → iii → I → iii in D 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 Hey There Delilah use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In D major: The doo-wop progression (IV → V → I → vi) shows up in the bridge at 2:02 and 2:11. That old-school slow-dance sound, with a gentle detour through minor before heading home. The Royal Road progression (iii → vi → IV → V) shows up in the verse at 0:16 and 0:34. A bittersweet J-pop favorite that keeps moving without landing on the major home chord.

What time signature is Hey There Delilah in?

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

How is Hey There Delilah structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:09) → chorus (0:46) → verse (1:07) → chorus (1:44) → bridge (2:02) → verse (2:34) → chorus (3:04) → outro (3:25).

How long is this version of Hey There Delilah?

The transcribed version lasts 3:52. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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