
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 NO by Meghan Trainor in?
This transcription starts in C♯ minor.
What tempo is NO?
The estimated tempo is 94 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 NO?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include C♯m → B → E → A (5 occurrences); B → E → A → G♯ (5 occurrences); A → G♯ → C♯m → G♯sus4 (5 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in NO?
Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VII → III → VI in C♯ minor; VII → III → VI → V in C♯ minor; VI → V → i → Vsus4 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 NO use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In C♯ minor: The descending minor / lament progression (VI → V → i → VII) shows up in the intro at 0:01 and the verse at 0:55. A descending staircase of chords, with the last step pulling hard back toward the start.
What time signature is NO in?
The transcription starts in 4/4.
How is NO structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → chorus (0:22) → verse (0:44) → pre-chorus (1:05) → chorus (1:15) → verse (1:36) → pre-chorus (1:56) → chorus (2:06) → bridge (2:47) → chorus (2:59).
How long is this version of NO?
The transcribed version lasts 3:33. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.