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I Do Not Hook Up

Kelly Clarkson

KeyE major
Tempo143 BPM
Duration3:20

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 I Do Not Hook Up by Kelly Clarkson in?

This transcription starts in E major.

What tempo is I Do Not Hook Up?

The estimated tempo is 143 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 I Do Not Hook Up?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include E → A → C♯m → A (7 occurrences); E → Emaj/3 → A → E (5 occurrences); Emaj/3 → A → E → Emaj/3 (5 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in I Do Not Hook Up?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → IV → vi → IV in E major; I → I/3 → IV → I in E major; I/3 → IV → I → I/3 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 I Do Not Hook Up use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In E major: The three-chord I–IV–V progression (IV → V → I) shows up in the chorus at 0:50 and 1:50. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.

What time signature is I Do Not Hook Up in?

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

How is I Do Not Hook Up structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:06) → pre-chorus (0:33) → chorus (0:40) → interlude (1:06) → verse (1:13) → chorus (1:40) → bridge (2:06) → chorus (2:35) → outro (3:08).

How long is this version of I Do Not Hook Up?

The transcribed version lasts 3:20. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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