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I Knew It, I Knew You

Taylor Swift

KeyC major
Tempo94 BPM
Duration3:03

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 I Knew It, I Knew You by Taylor Swift in?

This transcription starts in C major.

What tempo is I Knew It, I Knew You?

The estimated tempo is 94 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 I Knew It, I Knew You?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include C → F → C → F (4 occurrences); F → C → F → Em (3 occurrences); F → Em → F → G (3 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in I Knew It, I Knew You?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → IV → I → IV in C major; IV → I → IV → iii in C major; IV → iii → IV → V in C 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 I Knew It, I Knew You use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In C major: The three-chord I–IV–V progression (IV → V → I) shows up in the verse at 0:17 and 1:03. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.

What time signature is I Knew It, I Knew You in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is I Knew It, I Knew You structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:05) → chorus (0:36) → verse (0:52) → chorus (1:23) → bridge (1:53) → chorus (2:09) → outro (2:30).

How long is this version of I Knew It, I Knew You?

The transcribed version lasts 3:03. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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