
Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.
Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Bartender by Lady A in?
This transcription starts in B minor.
What tempo is Bartender?
The estimated tempo is 102 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 Bartender?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Bm → A → Bm → A (5 occurrences); G → D → A → Bm (4 occurrences); G → D → A → F♯ (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Bartender?
Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VII → i → VII in B minor; VI → III → VII → i in B minor; VI → III → VII → V in B 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 Bartender use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In B minor: The minor four-chord pop progression (VI → III → VII → i) shows up in the chorus at 0:39 and 1:33. The familiar pop loop with its moodier chord in the spotlight.
What time signature is Bartender in?
The transcription starts in 4/4.
How is Bartender structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:10) → chorus (0:39) → verse (1:12) → chorus (1:33) → bridge (2:07) → interlude (2:16) → chorus (2:35) → outro (3:04).
How long is this version of Bartender?
The transcribed version lasts 3:18. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.