
Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Live Like You Were Dying by Tim McGraw in?
This transcription starts in G major. Later key changes are detected at 3:15 (A major).
What tempo is Live Like You Were Dying?
The estimated tempo is 80 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 Live Like You Were Dying?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G → C → Em → D (6 occurrences); C → Em → D → C (6 occurrences); A → D → A → D (5 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Live Like You Were Dying?
Recurring relative progressions include I → IV → vi → V in G major; IV → vi → V → IV in G major; I → IV → I → IV in A major. Numerals refer to the key active at that point; uppercase means major and lowercase means minor. Minor keys use natural-minor scale degrees.
Does Live Like You Were Dying use a well-known chord progression?
No repeated match to the familiar patterns checked was found in this transcription. That does not mean the progression is unique or uncommon.
What time signature is Live Like You Were Dying in?
The transcription starts in 1/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:00 (4/4).
How is Live Like You Were Dying structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:24) → pre-chorus (0:48) → chorus (1:03) → interlude (1:33) → verse (1:45) → pre-chorus (2:09) → chorus (2:24) → bridge (2:54) → chorus (3:15) → outro (4:12).
How long is this version of Live Like You Were Dying?
The transcribed version lasts 4:55. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.