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Die Young

Kesha

KeyE major
Tempo128 BPM
Duration3:31

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 Die Young by Kesha in?

This transcription starts in E major.

What tempo is Die Young?

The estimated tempo is 128 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 Die Young?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include C♯m → B → E → A (52 occurrences); B → E → A → B (32 occurrences); E → A → B → C♯m (27 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Die Young?

Here are a few patterns to play with: vi → V → I → IV in E major; V → I → IV → V in E major; I → IV → V → vi 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 Die Young use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In E major: The hopscotch progression (I → IV → V → vi) shows up in the chorus at 0:39 and 0:43. Three rising chord roots give this loop a lift before it hops back around. The three-chord I–IV–V progression (V → I → IV) shows up in the intro at 0:01 and 0:04. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.

What time signature is Die Young in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Die Young structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → chorus (0:07) → verse (0:52) → chorus (1:22) → verse (2:07) → chorus (2:37).

How long is this version of Die Young?

The transcribed version lasts 3:31. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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