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Butterflies

Michael Jackson (Ft. Marsha Ambrosius)

KeyG♯ minor
Tempo90 BPM
Duration4:39

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 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?

Here are a few patterns to play with: Imaj7 → IV7 → VImaj7 → ♭iiø7 in G♯ minor; Imaj7 → IV7 → VImaj7 → ♭II7 in G♯ 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 Butterflies use a well-known chord progression?

No familiar pattern jumped out this time. Try the progressions above and listen for how each chord leads into the next.

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.

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