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Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Butterflies by Michael Jackson (Ft. Marsha Ambrosius) in?
This transcription starts in G♯ minor.
What tempo is Butterflies?
The estimated tempo is 90 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 Butterflies?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include C♯7 → Emaj7 → Ahdim7 → G♯maj7 (8 occurrences); G♯maj7 → C♯7 → Emaj7 → A7 (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Butterflies?
Recurring relative progressions include Imaj7 → IV7 → VImaj7 → ♭iiø7 in G♯ minor; Imaj7 → IV7 → VImaj7 → ♭II7 in G♯ minor. Numerals refer to the key active at that point; uppercase means major and lowercase means minor. Minor keys use natural-minor scale degrees.
Does Butterflies use a well-known chord progression?
No repeated match to the familiar patterns checked was found in this transcription. That does not mean the progression is unique or uncommon.
What time signature is Butterflies in?
The transcription starts in 4/4.
How is Butterflies structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:21) → chorus (1:04) → verse (1:25) → chorus (2:08) → bridge (2:50) → chorus (3:12).
How long is this version of Butterflies?
The transcribed version lasts 4:39. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.