
I’m the One
DJ Khaled (Ft. Chance the Rapper, Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne & Quavo)
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 I’m the One by DJ Khaled (Ft. Chance the Rapper, Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne & Quavo) in?
This transcription starts in G major.
What tempo is I’m the One?
The estimated tempo is 81 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 I’m the One?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G → Em → C → D (44 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in I’m the One?
Here are a few patterns to play with: I → vi → IV → V in G 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.
Does I’m the One use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In G major: The doo-wop progression (I → vi → IV → V) shows up in the intro at 0:00 and 0:05. 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 intro at 0:02 and the chorus at 0:14. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.
What time signature is I’m the One in?
The transcription starts in 2/4.
How is I’m the One structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → chorus (0:11) → verse (0:47) → chorus (1:22) → verse (1:58) → chorus (2:34) → verse (3:09) → chorus (3:45).
How long is this version of I’m the One?
The transcribed version lasts 4:48. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.