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Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye (Ft. Kimbra) in?
This transcription starts in D minor.
What tempo is Somebody That I Used to Know?
The estimated tempo is 128 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 Somebody That I Used to Know?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Dm → C → Dm → C (33 occurrences); Dm → C → B♭ → C (28 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Somebody That I Used to Know?
Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VII → i → VII in D minor; i → VII → VI → VII 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 Somebody That I Used to Know 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 Somebody That I Used to Know in?
The transcription starts in 4/4.
How is Somebody That I Used to Know structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:18) → interlude (0:48) → verse (1:03) → chorus (1:33) → interlude (2:17) → verse (2:32) → pre-chorus (2:47) → chorus (3:02) → outro (3:46).
How long is this version of Somebody That I Used to Know?
The transcribed version lasts 4:04. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.