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Good Luck, Babe!

Chappell Roan

KeyD major
Tempo115 BPM
Duration3:38

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 Good Luck, Babe! by Chappell Roan in?

This transcription starts in D major.

What tempo is Good Luck, Babe!?

The estimated tempo is 115 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 Good Luck, Babe!?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G → A → D → Bm7 (12 occurrences); G → A7 → D → Bm7 (5 occurrences); A7 → D → Bm7 → Em7 (2 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Good Luck, Babe!?

Here are a few patterns to play with: IV → V → I → vi7 in D major; IV → V7 → I → vi7 in D major; V7 → I → vi7 → ii7 in D 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 Good Luck, Babe! use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In D major: The doo-wop progression (IV → V → I → vi) shows up in the intro at 0:04 and the verse at 0:12. That old-school slow-dance sound, with a gentle detour through minor before heading home. The I–vi–ii–V turnaround / circle-of-fifths progression (V → I → vi → ii) shows up in the verse at 0:22 and 1:20. A round trip through related chords, with the dominant setting up the return home.

What time signature is Good Luck, Babe! in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Good Luck, Babe! structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:12) → chorus (0:37) → verse (1:10) → chorus (1:35) → bridge (2:08) → chorus (2:40) → outro (3:23).

How long is this version of Good Luck, Babe!?

The transcribed version lasts 3:38. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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