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Burnin’ It Down

Jason Aldean

KeyG♭ major
Tempo68 BPM
Duration3:39

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 Burnin’ It Down by Jason Aldean in?

This transcription starts in G♭ major.

What tempo is Burnin’ It Down?

The estimated tempo is 68 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 Burnin’ It Down?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include E♭m → C♭maj7 → G♭ → D♭ (13 occurrences); E♭m7 → C♭maj7 → G♭ → D♭ (9 occurrences); E♭m → C♭ → G♭ → D♭ (8 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Burnin’ It Down?

Here are a few patterns to play with: vi → IVmaj7 → I → V in G♭ major; vi7 → IVmaj7 → I → V in G♭ major; vi → IV → I → V in G♭ 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 Burnin’ It Down use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In G♭ major: The four-chord pop progression (vi → IV → I → V) shows up in the intro at 0:00 and 0:07. The big singalong loop: a little lift, a little heartache, and an easy way back home.

What time signature is Burnin’ It Down in?

The transcription starts in 2/4.

How is Burnin’ It Down structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:14) → chorus (0:35) → verse (1:11) → chorus (1:25) → bridge (2:21) → chorus (2:35) → outro (3:18).

How long is this version of Burnin’ It Down?

The transcribed version lasts 3:39. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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