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My Happy Ending

Avril Lavigne

KeyB minor
Tempo85 BPM
Duration4:02

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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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 My Happy Ending by Avril Lavigne in?

This transcription starts in B minor.

What tempo is My Happy Ending?

The estimated tempo is 85 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 My Happy Ending?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G → D → A → Bm (5 occurrences); G → D → A → G (4 occurrences); D → A → G → D (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in My Happy Ending?

Here are a few patterns to play with: VI → III → VII → i in B minor; VI → III → VII → VI in B minor; III → VII → VI → III 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 My Happy Ending use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In B minor: The minor four-chord pop progression (i → VI → III → VII) shows up in the intro at 0:05 and 0:11. The familiar pop loop with its moodier chord in the spotlight.

What time signature is My Happy Ending in?

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

How is My Happy Ending structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:18) → pre-chorus (0:41) → chorus (0:52) → verse (1:26) → pre-chorus (1:48) → chorus (2:00) → bridge (2:22) → chorus (2:45) → outro (3:30).

How long is this version of My Happy Ending?

The transcribed version lasts 4:02. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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