
Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.
Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is PILLOWTALK by ZAYN in?
This transcription starts in B major.
What tempo is PILLOWTALK?
The estimated tempo is 62 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 PILLOWTALK?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include E → F♯ → E → F♯ (12 occurrences); F♯ → E → F♯ → B (11 occurrences); E → F♯ → B → E (5 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in PILLOWTALK?
Here are a few patterns to play with: IV → V → IV → V in B major; V → IV → V → I in B major; IV → V → I → IV in B 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 PILLOWTALK use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In B major: The three-chord I–IV–V progression (IV → V → I) shows up in the intro at 0:07 and the verse at 0:23. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.
What time signature is PILLOWTALK in?
The transcription starts in 2/4.
How is PILLOWTALK structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:15) → pre-chorus (0:46) → chorus (0:53) → verse (1:24) → chorus (1:55) → bridge (2:26) → chorus (2:49).
How long is this version of PILLOWTALK?
The transcribed version lasts 3:22. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.