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Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Only God Knows Why by Kid Rock in?
This transcription starts in E major.
What tempo is Only God Knows Why?
The estimated tempo is 65 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 Only God Knows Why?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include E → B → A → E (6 occurrences); A → E → B → A (5 occurrences); B → A → E → B (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Only God Knows Why?
Here are a few patterns to play with: I → V → IV → I in E major; IV → I → V → IV in E major; I → ♭VII → IV → I 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 Only God Knows Why use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In E major: The double-plagal progression (♭VII → IV → I) shows up in the verse at 1:34 and the interlude at 2:09.
What time signature is Only God Knows Why in?
The transcription starts in 4/4.
How is Only God Knows Why structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:16) → chorus (1:45) → interlude (2:01) → chorus (2:31) → verse (2:48) → chorus (3:47) → outro (4:47).
How long is this version of Only God Knows Why?
The transcribed version lasts 5:27. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.