Poker Face

This transcription starts in G♯ minor.

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.

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include E → B → F♯maj/3 → F♯ (13 occurrences); G♯m → E → F♯ → G♯m (11 occurrences); E → F♯ → G♯m → E (11 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VI → III → VII/3 in G♯ minor; VI → III → VII/3 → VII in G♯ minor; i → VI → VII → i in G♯ 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.

Yes! In G♯ minor: The minor four-chord pop progression (i → VI → III → VII) shows up in the chorus at 0:56 and 1:04. The familiar pop loop with its moodier chord in the spotlight. The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the intro at 0:02 and 0:06. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.

The transcription starts in 4/4.

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:24) → pre-chorus (0:40) → chorus (0:56) → interlude (1:12) → verse (1:20) → pre-chorus (1:36) → chorus (1:53) → interlude (2:09) → verse (2:25) → chorus (2:41).

The transcribed version lasts 3:57. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.