
Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.
Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Bottoms Up by Brantley Gilbert in?
This transcription starts in E minor.
What tempo is Bottoms Up?
The estimated tempo is 85 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 Bottoms Up?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include D → Em → C → D (19 occurrences); Em → C → D → Em (18 occurrences); C → D → Em → C (18 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Bottoms Up?
Here are a few patterns to play with: VII → i → VI → VII in E minor; i → VI → VII → i in E minor; VI → VII → i → VI in E minor. 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 Bottoms Up use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In E minor: The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the intro at 0:01 and the verse at 0:13. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.
What time signature is Bottoms Up in?
The song starts in 4/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.
How is Bottoms Up structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:11) → chorus (0:34) → verse (1:08) → chorus (1:30) → interlude (2:04) → bridge (2:27) → chorus (2:38) → outro (3:23).
How long is this version of Bottoms Up?
The transcribed version lasts 3:40. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.