Anti-Hero artwork

Anti-Hero

Taylor Swift

KeyE major
Tempo97 BPM
Duration3:20

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

INTROClick a line to play from there
SONG NOTES

Questions about this song

Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.

What key is Anti-Hero by Taylor Swift in?

This transcription starts in E major.

What tempo is Anti-Hero?

The estimated tempo is 97 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 Anti-Hero?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Amaj7 → E → B → C♯m7 (24 occurrences); A → E → B → C♯m7 (14 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Anti-Hero?

Here are a few patterns to play with: IVmaj7 → I → V → vi7 in E major; IV → I → V → vi7 in E 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 Anti-Hero use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In E major: The four-chord pop progression (IV → I → V → vi) shows up in the verse at 0:05 and 0:10. The big singalong loop: a little lift, a little heartache, and an easy way back home.

What time signature is Anti-Hero in?

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

How is Anti-Hero structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:05) → chorus (0:44) → verse (1:09) → chorus (1:49) → verse (2:13) → chorus (2:33).

How long is this version of Anti-Hero?

The transcribed version lasts 3:20. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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