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Take It Off

Kesha

KeyF minor
Tempo125 BPM
Duration3:35

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 Take It Off by Kesha in?

This transcription starts in F minor.

What tempo is Take It Off?

The estimated tempo is 125 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 Take It Off?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include D♭ → E♭ → Fm → D♭ (5 occurrences); E♭ → Fm → D♭ → E♭ (5 occurrences); Fm → D♭ → E♭ → Fm (5 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Take It Off?

Here are a few patterns to play with: VI → VII → i → VI in F minor; VII → i → VI → VII in F minor; i → VI → VII → i in F 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 Take It Off use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In F minor: The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the intro at 0:00 and 0:07. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.

What time signature is Take It Off in?

The transcription starts in 3/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:00 (4/4).

How is Take It Off structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:16) → chorus (0:46) → interlude (1:17) → verse (1:25) → chorus (1:55) → bridge (2:26) → chorus (2:57).

How long is this version of Take It Off?

The transcribed version lasts 3:35. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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