
Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Rolling in the Deep by Adele in?
This transcription starts in C minor.
What tempo is Rolling in the Deep?
The estimated tempo is 105 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 Rolling in the Deep?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Cm → B♭ → A♭maj7 → B♭ (10 occurrences); Gm → B♭maj6 → Gm → B♭maj6 (5 occurrences); B♭maj6 → Gm → B♭maj6 → Cm (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Rolling in the Deep?
Recurring relative progressions include i → VII → VImaj7 → VII in C minor; i → v → VIImaj6 → v in C minor; v → VIImaj6 → v → VIImaj6 in C 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 Rolling in the Deep 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 Rolling in the Deep in?
The transcription starts in 3/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:00 (4/4).
How is Rolling in the Deep structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:05) → pre-chorus (0:42) → chorus (1:00) → verse (1:18) → pre-chorus (1:36) → chorus (1:55) → verse (2:31) → chorus (2:50).
How long is this version of Rolling in the Deep?
The transcribed version lasts 3:48. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.