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King of Anything

Sara Bareilles

KeyD♭ major
Tempo120 BPM
Duration3:27

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 King of Anything by Sara Bareilles in?

This transcription starts in D♭ major.

What tempo is King of Anything?

The estimated tempo is 120 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 King of Anything?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include A♭ → D♭ → E♭m7 → B♭m (9 occurrences); D♭ → E♭m7 → B♭m → G♭maj7 (7 occurrences); E♭m7 → B♭m → G♭maj7 → G♭ (7 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in King of Anything?

Here are a few patterns to play with: V → I → ii7 → vi in D♭ major; I → ii7 → vi → IVmaj7 in D♭ major; ii7 → vi → IVmaj7 → IV 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 King of Anything use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In D♭ major: The four-chord pop progression (vi → IV → I → V) shows up in the chorus at 0:48 and 0:56. The big singalong loop: a little lift, a little heartache, and an easy way back home. The doo-wop progression (vi → IV → V → I) shows up in the verse at 0:11 and 0:19. That old-school slow-dance sound, with a gentle detour through minor before heading home.

What time signature is King of Anything in?

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

How is King of Anything structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:08) → pre-chorus (0:40) → chorus (0:48) → verse (1:12) → chorus (1:45) → bridge (2:03) → chorus (2:27) → outro (3:01).

How long is this version of King of Anything?

The transcribed version lasts 3:27. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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