
Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Can’t Hold Us Down by Christina Aguilera (Ft. Lil' Kim) in?
This transcription starts in C minor.
What tempo is Can’t Hold Us Down?
The estimated tempo is 98 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 Can’t Hold Us Down?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Cm → A♭ → Cm → A♭ (3 occurrences); Cm → A♭maj7 → Cm → A♭maj7 (2 occurrences); Cm → A♭maj7 → Fm → Cm (2 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Can’t Hold Us Down?
Recurring relative progressions include i → VI → i → VI in C minor; i → VImaj7 → i → VImaj7 in C minor; i → VImaj7 → iv → i in C minor. Numerals refer to the key active at that point; uppercase means major and lowercase means minor. Minor keys use natural-minor scale degrees.
Does Can’t Hold Us Down 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 Can’t Hold Us Down in?
The transcription starts in 1/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:00 (4/4).
How is Can’t Hold Us Down structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:19) → chorus (0:48) → verse (1:17) → chorus (1:46) → verse (2:06) → bridge (2:35) → chorus (2:54) → outro (3:33).
How long is this version of Can’t Hold Us Down?
The transcribed version lasts 4:15. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.