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Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Chandelier by Sia in?
This transcription starts in B♭ minor.
What tempo is Chandelier?
The estimated tempo is 87 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 Chandelier?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G♭ → A♭ → D♭maj/3 → G♭ (7 occurrences); A♭ → D♭maj/3 → G♭ → A♭ (7 occurrences); D♭maj/3 → G♭ → A♭ → D♭maj/3 (7 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Chandelier?
Here are a few patterns to play with: VI → VII → III/3 → VI in B♭ minor; VII → III/3 → VI → VII in B♭ minor; III/3 → VI → VII → III/3 in B♭ minor. 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 Chandelier use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In B♭ minor: The Royal Road progression (i → VI → VII → v) shows up in the verse at 0:00 and 0:11. A bittersweet J-pop favorite that keeps moving without landing on the major home chord.
What time signature is Chandelier in?
The transcription starts in 4/4.
How is Chandelier structured?
The detected sections are verse (0:00) → pre-chorus (0:22) → chorus (0:33) → verse (1:40) → chorus (2:02) → outro (3:08).
How long is this version of Chandelier?
The transcribed version lasts 3:36. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.