
Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Use Somebody by Kings of Leon in?
This transcription starts in C major.
What tempo is Use Somebody?
The estimated tempo is 136 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 Use Somebody?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Fmaj7 → C → Cmaj/3 → Fmaj7 (5 occurrences); C → Cmaj/3 → Fmaj7 → C (4 occurrences); Cmaj/3 → Fmaj7 → C → Cmaj/3 (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Use Somebody?
Recurring relative progressions include IVmaj7 → I → I/3 → IVmaj7 in C major; I → I/3 → IVmaj7 → I in C major; I/3 → IVmaj7 → I → I/3 in C major. Numerals refer to the key active at that point; uppercase means major and lowercase means minor. Minor keys use natural-minor scale degrees.
Does Use Somebody use a well-known chord progression?
No repeated match to the familiar patterns checked was found in this transcription. That does not mean the progression is unique or uncommon.
What time signature is Use Somebody in?
The transcription starts in 7/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:01 (4/4).
How is Use Somebody structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:31) → chorus (1:28) → verse (1:56) → chorus (2:24) → bridge (2:51) → outro (3:05).
How long is this version of Use Somebody?
The transcribed version lasts 3:50. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.