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Like a Boy

KeyC minor

Tempo132 BPM

Duration3:58

Listen with

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 Like a Boy by Ciara in?

This transcription starts in C minor.

What tempo is Like a Boy?

The estimated tempo is 132 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 Like a Boy?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Cm → A♭ → Dm → G (27 occurrences); Cm → A♭ → Ddim → G (5 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Like a Boy?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VI → ii → V in C minor; i → VI → ii° → V in C minor. 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 Like a Boy use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In C minor: The minor ii–V–i progression (ii° → V → i) shows up in the intro at 0:04 and 0:11. The jazz route home in a darker shade, with a diminished chord adding extra tension.

What time signature is Like a Boy in?

The song starts in 4/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.

How is Like a Boy structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:22) → chorus (0:51) → verse (1:13) → chorus (1:42) → bridge (2:11) → chorus (2:25) → outro (2:54) → chorus (3:09) → outro (3:23).

How long is this version of Like a Boy?

The transcribed version lasts 3:58. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.