Don’t Happen Twice artwork

Don’t Happen Twice

Kenny Chesney

KeyG major
Tempo79 BPM
Duration3:23

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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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 Don’t Happen Twice by Kenny Chesney in?

This transcription starts in G major.

What tempo is Don’t Happen Twice?

The estimated tempo is 79 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 Don’t Happen Twice?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G → D → C → G (6 occurrences); D → C → G → D (6 occurrences); G → Am7 → G → Am7 (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Don’t Happen Twice?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → V → IV → I in G major; V → IV → I → V in G major; I → ii7 → I → ii7 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 Don’t Happen Twice use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In G major: The three-chord I–IV–V progression (I → IV → V) shows up in the chorus at 1:06 and 2:03. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.

What time signature is Don’t Happen Twice in?

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

How is Don’t Happen Twice structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:18) → chorus (0:42) → verse (1:15) → chorus (1:40) → interlude (2:07) → chorus (2:19).

How long is this version of Don’t Happen Twice?

The transcribed version lasts 3:23. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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