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I Go Back

Kenny Chesney

KeyF major
Tempo90 BPM
Duration4:03

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 Go Back by Kenny Chesney in?

This transcription starts in F major.

What tempo is I Go Back?

The estimated tempo is 90 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 Go Back?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include F → B♭ → F → B♭ (14 occurrences); F → B♭sus2 → F → B♭sus2 (3 occurrences); Gm7 → C → F → B♭ (3 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in I Go Back?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → IV → I → IV in F major; I → IVsus2 → I → IVsus2 in F major; ii7 → V → I → IV in F 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 Go Back use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In F major: The ii–V–I progression (ii → V → I) shows up in the chorus at 1:04 and 2:02. Jazz’s trusty route home: set up some tension, turn it up, then let it resolve. The three-chord I–IV–V progression (V → I → IV) shows up in the chorus at 1:06 and 2:05. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.

What time signature is I Go Back in?

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

How is I Go Back structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:21) → chorus (0:42) → verse (1:20) → chorus (1:41) → bridge (2:18) → chorus (2:33).

How long is this version of I Go Back?

The transcribed version lasts 4:03. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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