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One Time

Justin Bieber

KeyE major
Tempo73 BPM
Duration3:35
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SONG NOTES

Questions about this song

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

What key is One Time by Justin Bieber in?

This transcription starts in E major.

What tempo is One Time?

The estimated tempo is 73 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 One Time?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include C♯m → A → B → E (26 occurrences); E → C♯m → A → E (2 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in One Time?

Recurring relative progressions include vi → IV → V → I in E major; I → vi → IV → I in E major. Numerals refer to the key active at that point; uppercase means major and lowercase means minor. Minor keys use natural-minor scale degrees.

Does One Time use a well-known chord progression?

The transcription contains repeated matches to the doo-wop progression (I → vi → IV → V). Added tones and inversions may vary. This identifies a familiar pattern, not a claim about the song’s influences.

What time signature is One Time in?

The transcription starts in 2/4.

How is One Time structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:20) → pre-chorus (0:33) → chorus (0:46) → verse (1:12) → chorus (1:39) → bridge (2:05) → chorus (2:31) → outro (2:58).

How long is this version of One Time?

The transcribed version lasts 3:35. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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