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Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Rock the Boat by Aaliyah in?
This transcription starts in G minor.
What tempo is Rock the Boat?
The estimated tempo is 92 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 Rock the Boat?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Gsus4(b7) → Cm7 → Gsus4(b7) → Cm7 (23 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Rock the Boat?
Recurring relative progressions include Isus4(b7) → iv7 → Isus4(b7) → iv7 in G minor. Numerals refer to the key active at that point; uppercase means major and lowercase means minor. Minor keys use natural-minor scale degrees.
Does Rock the Boat use a well-known chord progression?
No repeated match to the familiar patterns checked was found in this transcription. That does not mean the progression is unique or uncommon.
What time signature is Rock the Boat in?
The transcription starts in 1/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:00 (4/4).
How is Rock the Boat structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:20) → chorus (1:02) → verse (1:22) → chorus (2:04) → bridge (2:45) → chorus (3:26) → outro (4:08).
How long is this version of Rock the Boat?
The transcribed version lasts 4:34. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.