Rolling in the Deep artwork

Rolling in the Deep

KeyC minor

Tempo105 BPM

Duration3:48

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Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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SONG NOTES

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?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VII → VImaj7 → VII in C minor; i → v → VIImaj6 → v in C minor; v → VIImaj6 → v → VIImaj6 in C 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 Rolling in the Deep use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In C minor: The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the chorus at 1:04 and 1:59. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.

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.