
Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.
Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is 22 by Taylor Swift in?
This transcription starts in G major.
What tempo is 22?
The estimated tempo is 103 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 22?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include D → G → D → C (21 occurrences); G → D → C → Em (15 occurrences); D → C → Em → D (15 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in 22?
Here are a few patterns to play with: V → I → V → IV in G major; I → V → IV → vi in G major; V → IV → vi → V 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 22 use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In G major: The three-chord I–IV–V progression (IV → V → I) shows up in the verse at 0:07 and 0:11. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.
What time signature is 22 in?
The song starts in 4/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.
How is 22 structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:04) → pre-chorus (0:23) → chorus (0:41) → verse (1:09) → pre-chorus (1:27) → chorus (1:46) → bridge (2:41) → chorus (2:50).
How long is this version of 22?
The transcribed version lasts 3:52. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.