
Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.
Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Never Say Never by Cole Swindell & Lainey Wilson in?
This transcription starts in C minor.
What tempo is Never Say Never?
The estimated tempo is 70 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 Never Say Never?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Cm → A♭ → Fm → B♭ (11 occurrences); Cm → A♭maj7 → Fm7 → B♭ (8 occurrences); Cm → A♭ → Fm7 → B♭ (2 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Never Say Never?
Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VI → iv → VII in C minor; i → VImaj7 → iv7 → VII in C minor; i → VI → iv7 → VII 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 Never Say Never 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 Never Say Never in?
The song starts in 2/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.
How is Never Say Never structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:15) → chorus (0:43) → verse (1:10) → chorus (1:24) → interlude (1:44) → chorus (1:58) → outro (2:39).
How long is this version of Never Say Never?
The transcribed version lasts 2:57. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.