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Case of the Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do)

Mýa

KeyC♯ minor
Tempo98 BPM
Duration3:56

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 Case of the Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do) by Mýa in?

This transcription starts in C♯ minor.

What tempo is Case of the Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do)?

The estimated tempo is 98 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 Case of the Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do)?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include C♯m → F♯m → E → D♯m (22 occurrences); F♯m → E → D♯m → G♯maj/5 (22 occurrences); E → D♯m → G♯maj/5 → C♯m (15 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Case of the Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do)?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → iv → III → ii in C♯ minor; iv → III → ii → V/5 in C♯ minor; III → ii → V/5 → 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 Case of the Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do) 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 Case of the Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do) in?

The song starts in 4/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.

How is Case of the Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do) structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:19) → pre-chorus (0:39) → chorus (0:59) → verse (1:18) → chorus (1:57) → bridge (2:36) → chorus (2:56) → outro (3:35).

How long is this version of Case of the Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do)?

The transcribed version lasts 3:56. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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