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Empire State of Mind

JAŸ-Z (Ft. Alicia Keys)

KeyG♭ major
Tempo87 BPM
Duration4:36

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 Empire State of Mind by JAŸ-Z (Ft. Alicia Keys) in?

This transcription starts in G♭ major.

What tempo is Empire State of Mind?

The estimated tempo is 87 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 Empire State of Mind?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include C♭maj7 → G♭ → G♭maj7/5 → G♭maj7 (8 occurrences); G♭ → C♭maj7 → G♭ → C♭maj7 (4 occurrences); G♭ → C♭maj7 → G♭ → B♭ (2 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Empire State of Mind?

Here are a few patterns to play with: IVmaj7 → I → Imaj7/5 → Imaj7 in G♭ major; I → IVmaj7 → I → IVmaj7 in G♭ major; I → IVmaj7 → I → III 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 Empire State of Mind 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 Empire State of Mind in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Empire State of Mind structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:11) → chorus (0:55) → verse (1:23) → chorus (2:07) → verse (2:35) → chorus (3:19) → bridge (3:47) → chorus (4:03).

How long is this version of Empire State of Mind?

The transcribed version lasts 4:36. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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