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Kryptonite

3 Doors Down

KeyB minor
Tempo98 BPM
Duration3:54

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 Kryptonite by 3 Doors Down in?

This transcription starts in B minor.

What tempo is Kryptonite?

The estimated tempo is 98 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 Kryptonite?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Bm → G → A → Bm (20 occurrences); G → A → Bm → Em (10 occurrences); A → Bm → Em → F♯m (10 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Kryptonite?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VI → VII → i in B minor; VI → VII → i → iv in B minor; VII → i → iv → v in B 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 Kryptonite use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In B minor: The Royal Road progression (v → i → VI → VII) shows up in the chorus at 1:16 and the verse at 1:45. A bittersweet J-pop favorite that keeps moving without landing on the major home chord. The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the intro at 0:02 and 0:07. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.

What time signature is Kryptonite in?

The transcription starts in 1/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:00 (2/4).

How is Kryptonite structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:19) → interlude (0:39) → verse (0:48) → chorus (1:08) → interlude (1:27) → verse (1:37) → chorus (1:56) → interlude (2:16) → bridge (2:45) → chorus (3:04) → outro (3:24).

How long is this version of Kryptonite?

The transcribed version lasts 3:54. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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