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Meant to Live

Switchfoot

KeyD major
Tempo152 BPM
Duration3:21

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 Meant to Live by Switchfoot in?

This transcription starts in D major.

What tempo is Meant to Live?

The estimated tempo is 152 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 Meant to Live?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G → D → Dmaj/3 → D (3 occurrences); D → Dsus4 → D → Dsus4 (2 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Meant to Live?

Here are a few patterns to play with: IV → I → I/3 → I in D major; I → Isus4 → I → Isus4 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 Meant to Live use a well-known chord progression?

No familiar pattern jumped out this time. Try the progressions above and listen for how each chord leads into the next.

What time signature is Meant to Live in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Meant to Live structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:19) → chorus (0:44) → verse (1:13) → chorus (1:38) → interlude (2:00) → bridge (2:13) → chorus (2:38) → outro (3:04).

How long is this version of Meant to Live?

The transcribed version lasts 3:21. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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