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Makes Me Wonder

Maroon 5

KeyB minor
Tempo113 BPM
Duration3:31

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 Makes Me Wonder by Maroon 5 in?

This transcription starts in B minor.

What tempo is Makes Me Wonder?

The estimated tempo is 113 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 Makes Me Wonder?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Bm → Amaj6 → Em → F♯maj/3 (4 occurrences); G → A → G → A (3 occurrences); A → G → A → Bm (3 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Makes Me Wonder?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VIImaj6 → iv → V/3 in B minor; i → VII → ♯vi° → V7/3 in B minor; VI → VII → VI → VII 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 Makes Me Wonder use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In B minor: The descending minor / lament progression (V → i → VII → VI) shows up in the chorus at 0:52 and 1:39. A descending staircase of chords, with the last step pulling hard back toward the start. The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the pre-chorus at 0:38 and 1:24. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.

What time signature is Makes Me Wonder in?

The song starts in 4/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.

How is Makes Me Wonder structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:16) → pre-chorus (0:33) → chorus (0:46) → verse (1:03) → pre-chorus (1:20) → chorus (1:32) → bridge (2:06) → chorus (2:40) → outro (3:13).

How long is this version of Makes Me Wonder?

The transcribed version lasts 3:31. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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