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Forever and for Always

Shania Twain

KeyG♭ major
Tempo86 BPM
Duration4:43

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 Forever and for Always by Shania Twain in?

This transcription starts in G♭ major.

What tempo is Forever and for Always?

The estimated tempo is 86 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 Forever and for Always?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G♭ → E♭m → C♭ → D♭ (4 occurrences); C♭ → D♭ → G♭ → A♭sus4(b7) (4 occurrences); G♭ → C♭ → G♭ → C♭ (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Forever and for Always?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → IIsus4(b7) → IV → V in G♭ major; I → vi → IV → V in G♭ major; I → IV → I → 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 Forever and for Always use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In G♭ major: The doo-wop progression (IV → V → I → vi) shows up in the intro at 0:06 and 0:17. That old-school slow-dance sound, with a gentle detour through minor before heading home. The hopscotch progression (IV → V → vi → I) shows up in the pre-chorus at 1:01 and 2:08. Three rising chord roots give this loop a lift before it hops back around. The three-chord I–IV–V progression (I → IV → V) shows up in the intro at 0:00 and the verse at 0:33. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.

What time signature is Forever and for Always in?

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

How is Forever and for Always structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:33) → pre-chorus (0:53) → chorus (1:10) → interlude (1:29) → verse (1:40) → pre-chorus (2:00) → chorus (2:17) → interlude (2:36) → verse (2:59) → chorus (3:18) → outro (4:14).

How long is this version of Forever and for Always?

The transcribed version lasts 4:43. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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