Don’t You Wanna Stay artwork

Don’t You Wanna Stay

Jason Aldean (Ft. Kelly Clarkson)

KeyB major
Tempo72 BPM
Duration4:16

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 Don’t You Wanna Stay by Jason Aldean (Ft. Kelly Clarkson) in?

This transcription starts in B major.

What tempo is Don’t You Wanna Stay?

The estimated tempo is 72 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 Don’t You Wanna Stay?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G♯m → E → B → F♯maj/3 (12 occurrences); F♯ → C♯m → Bmaj/3 → E (6 occurrences); B → G♯m → F♯ → C♯m (3 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Don’t You Wanna Stay?

Here are a few patterns to play with: vi → IV → I → V/3 in B major; V → ii → I/3 → IV in B major; I → vi → V → ii in B 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 Don’t You Wanna Stay use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In B major: The four-chord pop progression (vi → IV → I → V) shows up in the intro at 0:03 and 0:10. The big singalong loop: a little lift, a little heartache, and an easy way back home. The doo-wop progression (IV → V → I → vi) shows up in the chorus at 0:47 and 1:47. That old-school slow-dance sound, with a gentle detour through minor before heading home. The three-chord I–IV–V progression (I → IV → V) shows up in the chorus at 0:46 and 1:46. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.

What time signature is Don’t You Wanna Stay in?

The song starts in 4/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.

How is Don’t You Wanna Stay structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:17) → chorus (0:37) → interlude (1:03) → verse (1:17) → chorus (1:37) → bridge (2:03) → chorus (2:20) → outro (3:10).

How long is this version of Don’t You Wanna Stay?

The transcribed version lasts 4:16. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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