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Sk8er Boi

Avril Lavigne

KeyD major
Tempo150 BPM
Duration3:24

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 Sk8er Boi by Avril Lavigne in?

This transcription starts in D major. Later key changes are detected at 0:39 (F major); 0:55 (D major); 1:22 (F major); 2:29 (D major); 2:44 (F major).

What tempo is Sk8er Boi?

The estimated tempo is 150 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 Sk8er Boi?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include F → C → B♭ → A (12 occurrences); D → A → Bm → A♯ (6 occurrences); D → A → Bm → C (5 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Sk8er Boi?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → V → IV → III in F major; I → V → vi → ♯V in D major; I → V → vi → ♭VII in D 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 Sk8er Boi 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 Sk8er Boi in?

The transcription starts in 5/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:01 (4/4).

How is Sk8er Boi structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:13) → chorus (0:39) → verse (0:55) → chorus (1:22) → interlude (1:51) → verse (2:04) → pre-chorus (2:29) → chorus (2:44).

How long is this version of Sk8er Boi?

The transcribed version lasts 3:24. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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