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Best Thing I Never Had

Beyoncé

KeyG♭ major
Tempo100 BPM
Duration4:13
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Questions about this song

Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.

What key is Best Thing I Never Had by Beyoncé in?

This transcription starts in G♭ major.

What tempo is Best Thing I Never Had?

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 Best Thing I Never Had?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G♭ → C♭ → E♭m → D♭ (20 occurrences); C♭ → G♭ → E♭m → D♭ (8 occurrences); D♭maj/3 → G♭ → C♭ → E♭m (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Best Thing I Never Had?

Recurring relative progressions include I → IV → vi → V in G♭ major; IV → I → vi → V in G♭ major; V/3 → I → IV → vi in G♭ major. Numerals refer to the key active at that point; uppercase means major and lowercase means minor. Minor keys use natural-minor scale degrees.

Does Best Thing I Never Had 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 Best Thing I Never Had in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Best Thing I Never Had structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:20) → chorus (0:58) → verse (1:25) → chorus (2:04) → bridge (2:31) → chorus (2:50) → outro (3:41).

How long is this version of Best Thing I Never Had?

The transcribed version lasts 4:13. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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