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Don’t Matter

Akon

KeyB♭ major
Tempo125 BPM
Duration4:53

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 Don’t Matter by Akon in?

This transcription starts in B♭ major.

What tempo is Don’t Matter?

The estimated tempo is 125 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 Don’t Matter?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include B♭m → E → G♭m → D (27 occurrences); E → G♭m → D → B♭ (11 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Don’t Matter?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → ♯IV → ♭vi → III in B♭ major; ♯IV → ♭vi → III → I in B♭ major. 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 Don’t Matter use a well-known chord progression?

No familiar pattern jumped out this time. Try the progressions above and listen for how each chord leads into the next.

What time signature is Don’t Matter in?

The transcription starts in 3/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:00 (4/4).

How is Don’t Matter structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → chorus (0:31) → verse (1:02) → chorus (1:32) → verse (2:03) → chorus (2:34).

How long is this version of Don’t Matter?

The transcribed version lasts 4:53. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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