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Un-Thinkable (I’m Ready)

Alicia Keys

KeyB minor
Tempo86 BPM
Duration4:09

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 Un-Thinkable (I’m Ready) by Alicia Keys in?

This transcription starts in B minor.

What tempo is Un-Thinkable (I’m Ready)?

The estimated tempo is 86 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 Un-Thinkable (I’m Ready)?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Dmaj7 → Gmaj7 → Bm7 → Dmaj7 (8 occurrences); Gmaj7 → Bm7 → Dmaj7 → Gmaj7 (8 occurrences); Bm7 → Dmaj7 → Gmaj7 → Bm7 (7 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Un-Thinkable (I’m Ready)?

Here are a few patterns to play with: IIImaj7 → VImaj7 → i7 → IIImaj7 in B minor; VImaj7 → i7 → IIImaj7 → VImaj7 in B minor; i7 → IIImaj7 → VImaj7 → i7 in B 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 Un-Thinkable (I’m Ready) 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 Un-Thinkable (I’m Ready) in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Un-Thinkable (I’m Ready) structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:22) → pre-chorus (0:44) → chorus (1:07) → verse (1:29) → pre-chorus (1:51) → chorus (2:14) → bridge (2:41) → chorus (3:07) → outro (3:46).

How long is this version of Un-Thinkable (I’m Ready)?

The transcribed version lasts 4:09. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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