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1 Thing

Amerie

KeyE♭ minor
Tempo100 BPM
Duration3:58

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 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?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → VII → VI → IV in E♭ minor; VImaj7 → I7 → VII7 → VImaj7 in E♭ minor; I7 → VII7 → VImaj7 → IV7 in E♭ 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 1 Thing 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 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.

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