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Rein Me In (with Olivia Dean)

Rein Me In (with Olivia Dean) Chords

Sam Fender

Rein Me In (with Olivia Dean) by Sam Fender is in the key of B major. Chord progression: I–IV–vi–V.

Key:B major

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Chord Sheet

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Chords Used

E
F#
G#m
B

Progression by Section

Bridge

E
F#
G#m
B

Chorus

B
E
G#m
F#

Verse

B
E
G#m
F#

Chord Diagrams

E
F#
G#m4
B✕

At a glance

Key
B major
Time signature
4/4
Main progression
I–IV–vi–V
Chords used
E · F# · G#m · B

Summary

Originally a standout track from Sam Fender's 'Seventeen Going Under' era, this collaboration with Olivia Dean transforms the gritty indie-rock anthem into a vulnerable dialogue. The song showcases Fender's signature working-class lyricism paired with Dean's sophisticated soul sensibilities, grounding the track's explosive energy in a more intimate, reflective space.

Indie RockBritpopNeo-SoulBritish ContemporaryHeartland Rock

Musical Analysis

The song's harmony is rooted in standard British indie-rock traditions, utilizing a strictly diatonic framework in B major. Its effectiveness relies not on harmonic complexity or modulations, but on the textural layering of guitars and the contrast between Fen…

Full musical analysis

The song's harmony is rooted in standard British indie-rock traditions, utilizing a strictly diatonic framework in B major. Its effectiveness relies not on harmonic complexity or modulations, but on the textural layering of guitars and the contrast between Fender's grit and Dean's soulful vocal delivery. The I-IV-vi-V progression is a staple of anthemic pop-rock, providing a 'safe' harmonic bed that supports wide, soaring melodic intervals.

Originally a standout track from Sam Fender's 'Seventeen Going Under' era, this collaboration with Olivia Dean transforms the gritty indie-rock anthem into a vulnerable dialogue. The song showcases Fender's signature working-class lyricism paired with Dean's sophisticated soul sensibilities, grounding the track's explosive energy in a more intimate, reflective space.

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Song DNA

Genre

Indie Rock

Era

Modern

Mood

Melancholic

Tempo

Mid-tempo

Key

Minor

Texture

Full Band

Sound

Guitar-driven

Feel

Straight

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Statistics

2.9M

Plays

267K

Listeners

100%

Popularity

4/4

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