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Burn

Ellie Goulding

KeyB♭ minor
Tempo176 BPM
Duration3:51

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 Burn by Ellie Goulding in?

This transcription starts in B♭ minor.

What tempo is Burn?

The estimated tempo is 176 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 Burn?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include B♭m → G♭ → Fm → A♭ (17 occurrences); B♭m → G♭ → D♭maj7/3 → A♭ (16 occurrences); A♭ → B♭m → E♭m → D♭ (3 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Burn?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VI → v → VII in B♭ minor; i → VI → IIImaj7/3 → VII in B♭ minor; VII → i → iv → III in B♭ 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 Burn use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In B♭ minor: The minor four-chord pop progression (i → VI → III → VII) shows up in the verse at 1:06 and 1:11. The familiar pop loop with its moodier chord in the spotlight.

What time signature is Burn in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Burn structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:11) → pre-chorus (0:33) → chorus (0:55) → verse (1:06) → pre-chorus (1:28) → chorus (1:50) → interlude (2:12) → bridge (2:23) → chorus (2:45) → outro (3:42).

How long is this version of Burn?

The transcribed version lasts 3:51. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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