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Since U Been Gone

Kelly Clarkson

KeyG major
Tempo130 BPM
Duration3:09

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 Since U Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson in?

This transcription starts in G major.

What tempo is Since U Been Gone?

The estimated tempo is 130 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 Since U Been Gone?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G → Am7 → Em → Fmaj7 (6 occurrences); Bm → C → G → Bm (6 occurrences); C → G → Bm → C (6 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Since U Been Gone?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → ii7 → vi → ♭VIImaj7 in G major; iii → IV → I → iii in G major; IV → I → iii → IV 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 Since U Been Gone use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In G major: The Puff progression (I → iii → IV) shows up in the chorus at 0:46 and 1:33. The move through iii puts a gentle minor shade between two bright major chords.

What time signature is Since U Been Gone in?

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

How is Since U Been Gone structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:00) → pre-chorus (0:33) → chorus (0:44) → verse (1:06) → pre-chorus (1:20) → chorus (1:31) → bridge (1:50) → chorus (2:19) → outro (2:57).

How long is this version of Since U Been Gone?

The transcribed version lasts 3:09. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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