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Midnight Sun

Zara Larsson

KeyE major
Tempo150 BPM
Duration3:11

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 Midnight Sun by Zara Larsson in?

This transcription starts in E major.

What tempo is Midnight Sun?

The estimated tempo is 150 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 Midnight Sun?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include E → Bm → D → A (12 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Midnight Sun?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → v → ♭VII → IV 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 Midnight Sun use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In E major: The double-plagal progression (♭VII → IV → I) shows up in the verse at 0:20 and the chorus at 0:58. Two falling-fourth moves bring it home with a broad, bluesy sweep.

What time signature is Midnight Sun in?

The transcription starts in 5/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:00 (4/4); 3:03 (7/8); 3:05 (4/4).

How is Midnight Sun structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:13) → pre-chorus (0:39) → chorus (0:51) → verse (1:33) → pre-chorus (1:58) → chorus (2:11).

How long is this version of Midnight Sun?

The transcribed version lasts 3:11. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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