Cool for the Summer artwork

Cool for the Summer

Demi Lovato

KeyC minor
Tempo113 BPM
Duration3:34

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 Cool for the Summer by Demi Lovato in?

This transcription starts in C minor.

What tempo is Cool for the Summer?

The estimated tempo is 113 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 Cool for the Summer?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include A♭maj7 → Fm → Cm → B♭maj6 (12 occurrences); A♭maj7 → Fm → Cm → E♭maj/5 (6 occurrences); Cm → A♭maj7 → Fm → Cm (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Cool for the Summer?

Here are a few patterns to play with: VImaj7 → iv → i → VIImaj6 in C minor; VImaj7 → iv → i → III/5 in C minor; i → VImaj7 → iv → i 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 Cool for the Summer 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 Cool for the Summer in?

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

How is Cool for the Summer structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:10) → chorus (0:44) → verse (1:11) → chorus (1:45) → interlude (2:19) → bridge (2:29) → chorus (2:48) → outro (3:22).

How long is this version of Cool for the Summer?

The transcribed version lasts 3:34. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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