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Oops!...I Did It Again

Britney Spears

KeyC♯ minor
Tempo95 BPM
Duration3:32

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 Oops!...I Did It Again by Britney Spears in?

This transcription starts in C♯ minor.

What tempo is Oops!...I Did It Again?

The estimated tempo is 95 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 Oops!...I Did It Again?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include C♯m → G♯ → C♯m → B (9 occurrences); G♯ → C♯m → B → E (8 occurrences); C♯m → B → E → B (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Oops!...I Did It Again?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → V → i → VII in C♯ minor; V → i → VII → III in C♯ minor; i → VII → III → VII in C♯ 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 Oops!...I Did It Again use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In C♯ minor: The descending minor / lament progression (VI → V → i → VII) shows up in the verse at 1:15 and the chorus at 2:40. A descending staircase of chords, with the last step pulling hard back toward the start. The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the interlude at 2:11 and the chorus at 2:46. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.

What time signature is Oops!...I Did It Again in?

The song starts in 4/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.

How is Oops!...I Did It Again structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:20) → pre-chorus (0:40) → chorus (0:50) → verse (1:10) → pre-chorus (1:31) → chorus (1:41) → interlude (2:11) → chorus (2:29).

How long is this version of Oops!...I Did It Again?

The transcribed version lasts 3:32. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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