
Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is The Lazy Song by Bruno Mars in?
This transcription starts in B major.
What tempo is The Lazy Song?
The estimated tempo is 87 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 The Lazy Song?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include B → F♯ → E → B (14 occurrences); F♯ → E → B → F♯ (10 occurrences); E → B → F♯ → E (10 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in The Lazy Song?
Recurring relative progressions include I → V → IV → I in B major; V → IV → I → V in B major; IV → I → V → IV in B major. Numerals refer to the key active at that point; uppercase means major and lowercase means minor. Minor keys use natural-minor scale degrees.
Does The Lazy Song use a well-known chord progression?
No repeated match to the familiar patterns checked was found in this transcription. That does not mean the progression is unique or uncommon.
What time signature is The Lazy Song in?
The transcription starts in 4/4.
How is The Lazy Song structured?
The detected sections are chorus (0:00) → verse (0:22) → pre-chorus (0:44) → chorus (0:49) → verse (1:22) → pre-chorus (1:44) → chorus (1:50) → bridge (2:12) → chorus (2:34).
How long is this version of The Lazy Song?
The transcribed version lasts 3:09. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.