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Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Cry Me a River by Justin Timberlake in?
This transcription starts in G♯ minor.
What tempo is Cry Me a River?
The estimated tempo is 74 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 Cry Me a River?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G♯m → D♯7 → E → C♯dim7 (18 occurrences); G♯m → C♯dim7 → E → F♯7 (11 occurrences); E → F♯7 → G♯m → C♯m (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Cry Me a River?
Here are a few patterns to play with: i → V7 → VI → iv°7 in G♯ minor; i → iv°7 → VI → VII7 in G♯ minor; VI → VII7 → i → iv in G♯ 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 Cry Me a River use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In G♯ minor: The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the verse at 1:47 and 1:53. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.
What time signature is Cry Me a River in?
The song starts in 2/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.
How is Cry Me a River structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:26) → chorus (0:52) → verse (1:44) → pre-chorus (2:10) → chorus (2:23) → bridge (3:02) → chorus (3:41) → outro (4:06).
How long is this version of Cry Me a River?
The transcribed version lasts 4:48. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.