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TiK ToK

Kesha

KeyD minor
Tempo120 BPM
Duration3:19

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 TiK ToK by Kesha in?

This transcription starts in D minor.

What tempo is TiK ToK?

The estimated tempo is 120 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 TiK ToK?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include C → Dm → B♭ → C (10 occurrences); Dm → B♭ → C → Dm (10 occurrences); B♭ → C → Dm → B♭ (10 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in TiK ToK?

Here are a few patterns to play with: VI → VII → i → VI in D minor; VII → i → VI → VII in D minor; i → VI → VII → i in D 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 TiK ToK use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In D minor: The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the verse at 0:00 and 0:04. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.

What time signature is TiK ToK in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is TiK ToK structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:00) → chorus (0:32) → verse (1:04) → chorus (1:36) → bridge (2:08) → chorus (2:40).

How long is this version of TiK ToK?

The transcribed version lasts 3:19. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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