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Never Again

Kelly Clarkson

KeyG minor
Tempo146 BPM
Duration3:37

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 Never Again by Kelly Clarkson in?

This transcription starts in G minor.

What tempo is Never Again?

The estimated tempo is 146 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 Never Again?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Gm → B♭ → Csus4(b7) → Gm (6 occurrences); B♭ → Csus4(b7) → Gm → B♭ (6 occurrences); Csus4(b7) → Gm → B♭ → Gm (6 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Never Again?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → III → IVsus4(b7) → i in G minor; III → IVsus4(b7) → i → III in G minor; IVsus4(b7) → i → III → i 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 Never Again use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In G minor: The hopscotch progression (VI → VII → i → III) shows up in the chorus at 0:56 and 2:09. Three rising chord roots give this loop a lift before it hops back around. The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the chorus at 1:10 and 2:22. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing. The Aeolian shuttle (VI → i) shows up in the chorus at 3:21 and 3:24. A minor home chord and its major VI trade places in a gentle light-and-shadow loop.

What time signature is Never Again in?

The transcription starts in 5/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:01 (4/4).

How is Never Again structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:07) → pre-chorus (0:33) → chorus (0:47) → verse (1:19) → pre-chorus (1:46) → chorus (1:59) → bridge (2:32) → chorus (2:58).

How long is this version of Never Again?

The transcribed version lasts 3:37. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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