Die a Happy Man

This transcription starts in D major.

The estimated tempo is 83 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 D → Bm → G → D (15 occurrences); Bm → G → D → Bm (15 occurrences); G → D → Bm → G (15 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → vi → IV → I in D major; vi → IV → I → vi in D major; IV → I → vi → IV 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.

Yes! In D major: The three-chord I–IV–V progression (I → IV → V) shows up in the pre-chorus at 0:41 and 1:51. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back. The plagal sigh (IV → iv → I) shows up in the bridge at 2:30 and 2:42. One note sinks as IV turns minor, giving the return home its little ache.

The transcription starts in 4/4.

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:12) → pre-chorus (0:35) → chorus (0:46) → verse (1:21) → pre-chorus (1:44) → chorus (1:56) → interlude (2:19) → bridge (2:30) → chorus (2:54) → outro (3:28).

The transcribed version lasts 3:47. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.