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The Lazy Song

Bruno Mars

KeyB major
Tempo87 BPM
Duration3:09

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 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?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → V → IV → I in B major; V → IV → I → V in B major; IV → I → V → IV in B 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 The Lazy Song use a well-known chord progression?

No familiar pattern jumped out this time. Try the progressions above and listen for how each chord leads into the next.

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.

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