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Complicated

Avril Lavigne

KeyF major
Tempo78 BPM
Duration4:04

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 Complicated by Avril Lavigne in?

This transcription starts in F major.

What tempo is Complicated?

The estimated tempo is 78 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 Complicated?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Dm → B♭ → F → C (12 occurrences); F → Dm → B♭ → C (5 occurrences); Dm → B♭maj7 → F → C (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Complicated?

Here are a few patterns to play with: vi → IV → I → V in F major; I → vi → IV → V in F major; vi → IVmaj7 → I → V in F 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 Complicated use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In F major: The four-chord pop progression (vi → IV → I → V) shows up in the intro at 0:00 and 0:06. The big singalong loop: a little lift, a little heartache, and an easy way back home. The doo-wop progression (I → vi → IV → V) shows up in the verse at 0:24 and 0:37. That old-school slow-dance sound, with a gentle detour through minor before heading home. The three-chord I–IV–V progression (IV → V → I) shows up in the verse at 0:31 and 1:35. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.

What time signature is Complicated in?

The song starts in 2/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.

How is Complicated structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:24) → pre-chorus (0:49) → chorus (1:01) → verse (1:29) → pre-chorus (1:54) → chorus (2:06) → interlude (2:31) → verse (2:43) → pre-chorus (2:55) → chorus (3:07).

How long is this version of Complicated?

The transcribed version lasts 4:04. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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