
Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is It’s Been Awhile by Staind in?
This transcription starts in G♭ major.
What tempo is It’s Been Awhile?
The estimated tempo is 118 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 It’s Been Awhile?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include A♭m → C♭ → G♭ → D♭ (17 occurrences); A♭m → C♭maj7 → G♭maj7 → D♭maj6 (6 occurrences); D♭ → A♭m → C♭ → G♭maj7 (3 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in It’s Been Awhile?
Recurring relative progressions include ii → IV → I → V in G♭ major; ii → IVmaj7 → Imaj7 → Vmaj6 in G♭ major; V → ii → IV → Imaj7 in G♭ major. Numerals refer to the key active at that point; uppercase means major and lowercase means minor. Minor keys use natural-minor scale degrees.
Does It’s Been Awhile use a well-known chord progression?
No repeated match to the familiar patterns checked was found in this transcription. That does not mean the progression is unique or uncommon.
What time signature is It’s Been Awhile in?
The transcription starts in 1/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:00 (4/4).
How is It’s Been Awhile structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:17) → chorus (0:50) → verse (1:22) → chorus (1:55) → bridge (2:28) → verse (3:00) → chorus (3:34) → outro (4:06).
How long is this version of It’s Been Awhile?
The transcribed version lasts 4:24. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.