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Closer

Ne-Yo

KeyE minor
Tempo125 BPM
Duration3:54

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 Closer by Ne-Yo in?

This transcription starts in E minor.

What tempo is Closer?

The estimated tempo is 125 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 Closer?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include C → Em7 → C → Em7 (5 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Closer?

Here are a few patterns to play with: VI → i7 → VI → i7 in E 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 Closer use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In E minor: The Aeolian shuttle (VI → i) shows up in the verse at 0:15 and 0:30. A minor home chord and its major VI trade places in a gentle light-and-shadow loop.

What time signature is Closer in?

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

How is Closer structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:15) → chorus (1:01) → verse (1:31) → chorus (2:02) → bridge (2:32) → chorus (3:03).

How long is this version of Closer?

The transcribed version lasts 3:54. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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