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Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is 1 Thing by Amerie in?
This transcription starts in E♭ minor.
What tempo is 1 Thing?
The estimated tempo is 100 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 1 Thing?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include E♭ → D♭ → C♭ → A♭ (8 occurrences); C♭maj7 → E♭7 → D♭7 → C♭maj7 (8 occurrences); E♭7 → D♭7 → C♭maj7 → A♭7 (7 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in 1 Thing?
Recurring relative progressions include I → VII → VI → IV in E♭ minor; VImaj7 → I7 → VII7 → VImaj7 in E♭ minor; I7 → VII7 → VImaj7 → IV7 in E♭ 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 1 Thing 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 1 Thing in?
The transcription starts in 4/4.
How is 1 Thing structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:29) → chorus (0:48) → verse (1:07) → chorus (1:26) → bridge (1:55) → chorus (2:05) → bridge (2:24) → chorus (2:53) → outro (3:31).
How long is this version of 1 Thing?
The transcribed version lasts 3:58. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.