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Lose Yourself

KeyD minor

Tempo86 BPM

Duration5:20

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Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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SONG NOTES

Questions about this song

Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.

What key is Lose Yourself by Eminem in?

This transcription starts in D minor.

What tempo is Lose Yourself?

The estimated tempo is 86 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 Lose Yourself?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Dm → Gm7/5 → Dm → Gm7/5 (13 occurrences); Dm → B♭maj/3 → Cmaj/2 → Dm (8 occurrences); B♭maj/3 → Cmaj/2 → Dm → B♭maj/3 (7 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Lose Yourself?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → iv7/5 → i → iv7/5 in D minor; i → VI/3 → VII/2 → i in D minor; VI/3 → VII/2 → i → VI/3 in D 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 Lose Yourself use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In D minor: The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the chorus at 1:41 and 1:46. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.

What time signature is Lose Yourself in?

The transcription starts in 4/4. Later meter changes are detected at 0:27 (9/8); 0:31 (4/4).

How is Lose Yourself structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:53) → chorus (1:38) → verse (2:00) → chorus (2:45) → verse (3:07) → chorus (4:15) → outro (4:37).

How long is this version of Lose Yourself?

The transcribed version lasts 5:20. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.