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Grenade

Bruno Mars

KeyD minor
Tempo111 BPM
Duration3:42

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

INTROClick a line to play from there
SONG NOTES

Questions about this song

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

What key is Grenade by Bruno Mars in?

This transcription starts in D minor.

What tempo is Grenade?

The estimated tempo is 111 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 Grenade?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Dm → B♭ → F → C (12 occurrences); B♭ → F → C → B♭ (3 occurrences); F → C → B♭ → C (3 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Grenade?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VI → III → VII in D minor; i → v → i → v in D minor; VI → III → VII → VI in D 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 Grenade use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In D minor: The minor four-chord pop progression (i → VI → III → VII) shows up in the chorus at 0:39 and 0:43. The familiar pop loop with its moodier chord in the spotlight. The descending minor / lament progression (V → i → VII → VI) shows up in the chorus at 1:02 and 2:15. A descending staircase of chords, with the last step pulling hard back toward the start.

What time signature is Grenade in?

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

How is Grenade structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:04) → chorus (0:39) → interlude (1:09) → verse (1:18) → chorus (1:53) → bridge (2:23) → chorus (2:49) → outro (3:20).

How long is this version of Grenade?

The transcribed version lasts 3:42. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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