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Hot N Cold

Katy Perry

KeyG major
Tempo133 BPM
Duration3:43

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 Hot N Cold by Katy Perry in?

This transcription starts in G major.

What tempo is Hot N Cold?

The estimated tempo is 133 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 Hot N Cold?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G → D → Am → C (24 occurrences); Em → C → G → D (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Hot N Cold?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → V → ii → IV 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 Hot N Cold use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In G major: The four-chord pop progression (vi → IV → I → V) shows up in the interlude at 2:07 and 2:15. The big singalong loop: a little lift, a little heartache, and an easy way back home.

What time signature is Hot N Cold in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Hot N Cold structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:04) → chorus (0:33) → interlude (1:02) → verse (1:09) → chorus (1:38) → interlude (2:07) → bridge (2:22) → chorus (2:47).

How long is this version of Hot N Cold?

The transcribed version lasts 3:43. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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