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Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Smile by Uncle Kracker in?
This transcription starts in E major.
What tempo is Smile?
The estimated tempo is 71 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 Smile?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include E → B → A → F♯m7 (9 occurrences); E → F♯m7 → Amaj7 → E (3 occurrences); F♯m7 → Amaj7 → E → F♯m7 (3 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Smile?
Here are a few patterns to play with: I → V → IV → ii7 in E major; I → ii7 → IVmaj7 → I in E major; ii7 → IVmaj7 → I → ii7 in E 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 Smile use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In E major: The four-chord pop progression (I → V → vi → IV) shows up in the chorus at 0:55 and 1:49.
What time signature is Smile in?
The transcription starts in 2/4.
How is Smile structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:07) → chorus (0:41) → verse (1:15) → chorus (1:36) → bridge (2:03) → chorus (2:23) → outro (3:04).
How long is this version of Smile?
The transcribed version lasts 3:21. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.