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Maps

Maroon 5

KeyC♯ minor
Tempo120 BPM
Duration3:10

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 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.

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