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Drive By

Train

KeyC♯ minor
Tempo122 BPM
Duration3:15

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 Drive By by Train in?

This transcription starts in C♯ minor.

What tempo is Drive By?

The estimated tempo is 122 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 Drive By?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include A → E → B → C♯m (8 occurrences); E → B → C♯m → B (6 occurrences); B → C♯m → B → A (6 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Drive By?

Here are a few patterns to play with: VI → III → VII → i in C♯ minor; III → VII → i → VII in C♯ minor; VII → i → VII → VI in C♯ 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.

Does Drive By use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In C♯ minor: The minor four-chord pop progression (i → VI → III → VII) shows up in the verse at 0:04 and 0:11. The familiar pop loop with its moodier chord in the spotlight.

What time signature is Drive By in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Drive By structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:04) → pre-chorus (0:19) → chorus (0:35) → verse (1:08) → pre-chorus (1:24) → chorus (1:40) → bridge (2:11) → verse (2:27) → chorus (2:35).

How long is this version of Drive By?

The transcribed version lasts 3:15. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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