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Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Paper Planes by M.I.A. in?
This transcription starts in D major.
What tempo is Paper Planes?
The estimated tempo is 86 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 Paper Planes?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include D → A → G → D (7 occurrences); A → G → D → A (7 occurrences); G → D → A → G (7 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Paper Planes?
Here are a few patterns to play with: I → V → IV → I in D major; V → IV → I → V in D major; IV → I → V → IV in D 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 Paper Planes use a well-known chord progression?
No familiar pattern jumped out this time. Try the progressions above and listen for how each chord leads into the next.
What time signature is Paper Planes in?
The transcription starts in 4/4.
How is Paper Planes structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:11) → chorus (0:55) → verse (1:18) → chorus (2:02) → interlude (2:25) → verse (2:36) → chorus (2:47) → outro (3:09).
How long is this version of Paper Planes?
The transcribed version lasts 3:25. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.