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If I Were a Boy

KeyG♭ major

Tempo90 BPM

Duration4:09

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Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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SONG NOTES

Questions about this song

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

What key is If I Were a Boy by Beyoncé in?

This transcription starts in G♭ major.

What tempo is If I Were a Boy?

The estimated tempo is 90 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 If I Were a Boy?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include E♭m → C♭ → G♭ → D♭ (21 occurrences); E♭m7 → C♭ → G♭ → D♭ (13 occurrences); E♭m7 → C♭ → G♭ → D♭maj/3 (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in If I Were a Boy?

Here are a few patterns to play with: vi → IV → I → V in G♭ major; vi7 → IV → I → V in G♭ major; vi7 → IV → I → V/3 in G♭ 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 If I Were a Boy use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In G♭ major: The four-chord pop progression (vi → IV → I → V) shows up in the verse at 0:02 and 0:08. The big singalong loop: a little lift, a little heartache, and an easy way back home.

What time signature is If I Were a Boy in?

The transcription starts in 4/4. Later meter changes are detected at 3:24 (7/8); 3:26 (4/4).

How is If I Were a Boy structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:02) → chorus (0:45) → verse (1:28) → chorus (2:10) → bridge (2:53) → chorus (3:16) → outro (4:01).

How long is this version of If I Were a Boy?

The transcribed version lasts 4:09. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.