Something Just Like This

This transcription starts in B minor.

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.

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G → A → Bm → A (32 occurrences); G → A → Bm → Dmaj7/3 (8 occurrences); G → A → Bm → Dmaj7 (8 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

Here are a few patterns to play with: VI → VII → i → VII in B minor; VI → VII → i → IIImaj7/3 in B minor; VI → VII → i → IIImaj7 in B minor. 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.

Yes! In B minor: The minor four-chord pop progression (VII → i → VI → III) shows up in the interlude at 2:58 and 3:06. The familiar pop loop with its moodier chord in the spotlight. The hopscotch progression (VI → VII → i → III) shows up in the interlude at 2:20 and 2:24. Three rising chord roots give this loop a lift before it hops back around. The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the intro at 0:00 and 0:04. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.

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

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:09) → pre-chorus (0:46) → chorus (1:05) → verse (1:24) → chorus (2:01) → interlude (2:20) → bridge (2:38) → interlude (2:57) → chorus (3:15) → outro (3:53).

The transcribed version lasts 4:07. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.