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Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Don’t Lie by Black Eyed Peas in?
This transcription starts in A major.
What tempo is Don’t Lie?
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 Don’t Lie?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Bm7 → D → A → Bm7 (10 occurrences); D → A → Bm7 → D (10 occurrences); A → Bm7 → D → A (9 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Don’t Lie?
Here are a few patterns to play with: I → ii7 → IV → I in A major; ii7 → IV → I → ii7 in A major; IV → I → ii7 → IV in A 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 Don’t Lie 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 Don’t Lie in?
The transcription starts in 4/4.
How is Don’t Lie structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:21) → chorus (0:58) → verse (1:25) → chorus (2:02) → interlude (2:29) → bridge (2:51) → chorus (3:12).
How long is this version of Don’t Lie?
The transcribed version lasts 3:39. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.