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Mad

Ne-Yo

KeyC major
Tempo130 BPM
Duration4:14

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 Mad by Ne-Yo in?

This transcription starts in C major.

What tempo is Mad?

The estimated tempo is 130 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 Mad?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include C → G → Dm7 → F (11 occurrences); F → C → G → Am (6 occurrences); C → G → Dm7 → Fmaj7 (4 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Mad?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → V → ii7 → IV in C major; IV → I → V → vi in C major; I → V → ii7 → IVmaj7 in C major. 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 Mad use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In C major: The four-chord pop progression (IV → I → V → vi) shows up in the chorus at 1:12 and 1:19. The big singalong loop: a little lift, a little heartache, and an easy way back home.

What time signature is Mad in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Mad structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:14) → pre-chorus (0:44) → chorus (0:59) → verse (1:28) → pre-chorus (1:43) → chorus (2:13) → bridge (2:42) → chorus (3:26) → outro (3:56).

How long is this version of Mad?

The transcribed version lasts 4:14. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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