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Because of You

Kelly Clarkson

KeyA♭ major
Tempo70 BPM
Duration3:39

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 Because of You by Kelly Clarkson in?

This transcription starts in A♭ major. Later key changes are detected at 2:52 (G minor).

What tempo is Because of You?

The estimated tempo is 70 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 Because of You?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include A♭ → Cm → Fm → E♭ (8 occurrences); E♭ → Fm → D♭ → E♭ (4 occurrences); Fm → D♭ → E♭ → Fm (3 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Because of You?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → iii → vi → V in A♭ major; V → vi → IV → V in A♭ major; vi → IV → V → vi in A♭ 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 Because of You use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In G minor: The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the chorus at 2:54 and the outro at 3:21. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.

What time signature is Because of You in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Because of You structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:14) → chorus (0:43) → verse (1:11) → chorus (1:40) → bridge (2:07) → chorus (2:38) → outro (3:19).

How long is this version of Because of You?

The transcribed version lasts 3:39. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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