
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 Maps by Maroon 5 in?
This transcription starts in C♯ minor.
What tempo is Maps?
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.
What are the main chord progressions in Maps?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include B → C♯m → A → B (18 occurrences); C♯m → A → B → C♯m (18 occurrences); A → B → C♯m → A (17 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Maps?
Here are a few patterns to play with: VI → VII → i → VI in C♯ minor; VII → i → VI → VII in C♯ minor; i → VI → VII → i in C♯ 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 Maps use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In C♯ minor: The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the verse at 0:00 and 0:04. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.
What time signature is Maps in?
The song starts in 4/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.
How is Maps structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:00) → pre-chorus (0:32) → chorus (0:40) → verse (1:12) → pre-chorus (1:32) → chorus (1:40) → interlude (2:12) → bridge (2:20) → chorus (2:36).
How long is this version of Maps?
The transcribed version lasts 3:10. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.