Marvin Gaye

This transcription starts in E major.

The estimated tempo is 109 BPM, calculated from the median spacing between detected beats. This is a summary of the transcription; timing can vary during the song.

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include E → C♯m7 → A → B7 (7 occurrences); A → B7 → E → B7 (4 occurrences); E → C♯m → A → B7 (2 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → vi7 → IV → V7 in E major; IV → V7 → I → V7 in E major; I → vi → IV → V7 in E 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.

Yes! In E major: The doo-wop progression (I → vi → IV → V) shows up in the chorus at 0:02 and the verse at 0:20. That old-school slow-dance sound, with a gentle detour through minor before heading home. The three-chord I–IV–V progression (IV → V → I) shows up in the chorus at 0:11 and the verse at 0:28. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.

The transcription starts in 4/4.

The detected sections are chorus (0:00) → verse (0:20) → pre-chorus (0:37) → chorus (0:55) → verse (1:29) → chorus (1:47) → bridge (2:04) → chorus (2:22).

The transcribed version lasts 3:10. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.