
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 Rude by MAGIC! in?
This transcription starts in D♭ major.
What tempo is Rude?
The estimated tempo is 143 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 Rude?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G♭ → A♭ → D♭ → B♭m (29 occurrences); A♭ → D♭ → B♭m → A♭maj6 (12 occurrences); D♭ → B♭m → A♭maj6 → G♭ (10 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Rude?
Here are a few patterns to play with: IV → V → I → vi in D♭ major; V → I → vi → Vmaj6 in D♭ major; I → vi → Vmaj6 → 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 Rude use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In D♭ major: The doo-wop progression (IV → V → I → vi) shows up in the verse at 0:01 and 0:07. That old-school slow-dance sound, with a gentle detour through minor before heading home. The three-chord I–IV–V progression (IV → V → I) shows up in the pre-chorus at 0:34 and 1:47. Three chords, plenty of mileage: home, a lift away, and the pull to come back.
What time signature is Rude in?
The transcription starts in 5/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:01 (4/4).
How is Rude structured?
The detected sections are verse (0:00) → pre-chorus (0:27) → chorus (0:41) → verse (1:14) → pre-chorus (1:41) → chorus (1:54) → interlude (2:21) → bridge (2:47) → chorus (3:01).
How long is this version of Rude?
The transcribed version lasts 3:44. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.