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Loverboy

Mariah Carey (Ft. Cameo)

KeyB♭ minor
Tempo103 BPM
Duration3:50

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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Questions about this song

Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.

What key is Loverboy by Mariah Carey (Ft. Cameo) in?

This transcription starts in B♭ minor.

What tempo is Loverboy?

The estimated tempo is 103 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 Loverboy?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G♭maj7 → A♭ → B♭m → G♭maj7 (9 occurrences); A♭ → B♭m → G♭maj7 → A♭ (9 occurrences); B♭m → G♭maj7 → A♭ → B♭m (9 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Loverboy?

Here are a few patterns to play with: VImaj7 → VII → i → VImaj7 in B♭ minor; VII → i → VImaj7 → VII in B♭ minor; i → VImaj7 → VII → i 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 Loverboy use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In B♭ minor: The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the intro at 0:07 and 0:16. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.

What time signature is Loverboy in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Loverboy structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → chorus (0:25) → verse (0:34) → chorus (0:53) → verse (1:21) → chorus (1:40) → bridge (2:36) → chorus (3:03).

How long is this version of Loverboy?

The transcribed version lasts 3:50. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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