It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere artwork

It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere

Alan Jackson (Ft. Jimmy Buffett)

KeyD major
Tempo125 BPM
Duration3:49

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

INTROClick a line to play from there
SONG NOTES

Questions about this song

Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.

What key is It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere by Alan Jackson (Ft. Jimmy Buffett) in?

This transcription starts in D major.

What tempo is It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere?

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 It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include D → G → A → D (11 occurrences); G → A → D → G (8 occurrences); A → D → G → A (8 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → IV → V → I in D major; IV → V → I → IV in D major; V → I → IV → V in D 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 It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In D major: The three-chord I–IV–V progression (I → IV → V) shows up in the intro at 0:01 and the verse at 0:24. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.

What time signature is It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:10) → chorus (0:39) → verse (1:04) → chorus (1:33) → bridge (2:03) → chorus (2:21) → outro (2:54).

How long is this version of It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere?

The transcribed version lasts 3:49. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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