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The One That Got Away

Katy Perry

KeyE major
Tempo133 BPM
Duration3:47

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 The One That Got Away by Katy Perry in?

This transcription starts in E major.

What tempo is The One That Got Away?

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 The One That Got Away?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include E → G♯m → C♯m → A (13 occurrences); B → C♯m → F♯m → B (2 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in The One That Got Away?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → iii → vi → IV in E major; V → vi → ii → V in E 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 The One That Got Away 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 The One That Got Away in?

The song starts in 4/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.

How is The One That Got Away structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:00) → chorus (0:32) → verse (1:02) → chorus (1:31) → bridge (2:14) → chorus (2:43) → outro (3:40).

How long is this version of The One That Got Away?

The transcribed version lasts 3:47. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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