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Hate Me

Blue October

KeyG major
Tempo94 BPM
Duration6:20

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 Hate Me by Blue October in?

This transcription starts in G major.

What tempo is Hate Me?

The estimated tempo is 94 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 Hate Me?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G → Em → C → D (7 occurrences); G → Em → C → Am (3 occurrences); Em → C → D → Em (3 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Hate Me?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → vi → IV → V in G major; I → vi → IV → ii in G major; vi → IV → V → vi 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 Hate Me use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In G major: The doo-wop progression (I → vi → IV → V) shows up in the intro at 0:28 and the chorus at 1:30. That old-school slow-dance sound, with a gentle detour through minor before heading home. The I–vi–ii–V turnaround / circle-of-fifths progression (vi → ii → V → I) shows up in the bridge at 3:42 and 3:52. A round trip through related chords, with the dominant setting up the return home. The hopscotch progression (IV → V → vi → I) shows up in the chorus at 1:40 and 3:03. Three rising chord roots give this loop a lift before it hops back around. The three-chord I–IV–V progression (IV → V → I) shows up in the chorus at 2:01 and 3:24. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.

What time signature is Hate Me in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Hate Me structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:49) → chorus (1:30) → verse (2:11) → chorus (2:53) → bridge (3:34) → chorus (4:13) → outro (4:49).

How long is this version of Hate Me?

The transcribed version lasts 6:20. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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