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Always On Time

Ja Rule (Ft. Ashanti)

KeyC minor
Tempo97 BPM
Duration4:04

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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Questions about this song

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

What key is Always On Time by Ja Rule (Ft. Ashanti) in?

This transcription starts in C minor.

What tempo is Always On Time?

The estimated tempo is 97 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 Always On Time?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Cm7 → Fm → Gm7 → Cm7 (12 occurrences); Fm → Gm7 → Cm7 → Fm (12 occurrences); Gm7 → Cm7 → Fm → Gm7 (12 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Always On Time?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i7 → iv → v7 → i7 in C minor; iv → v7 → i7 → iv in C minor; v7 → i7 → iv → v7 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 Always On Time 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 Always On Time in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Always On Time structured?

The detected sections are chorus (0:00) → verse (0:39) → chorus (1:19) → verse (1:39) → chorus (2:19) → verse (2:38) → chorus (3:18) → silence (3:58).

How long is this version of Always On Time?

The transcribed version lasts 4:04. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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