
Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.
Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Wifey by Next in?
This transcription starts in G minor.
What tempo is Wifey?
The estimated tempo is 100 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 Wifey?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Fmaj/2 → E♭maj7/3 → Fmaj/2 → E♭maj7/3 (8 occurrences); Fmaj/2 → Gm → E♭maj7/3 → Fmaj/2 (3 occurrences); E♭maj7/3 → Fmaj/2 → Gm → E♭maj7/3 (2 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Wifey?
Here are a few patterns to play with: VII/2 → VImaj7/3 → VII/2 → VImaj7/3 in G minor; VII/2 → i → VImaj7/3 → VII/2 in G minor; VImaj7/3 → VII/2 → i → VImaj7/3 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 Wifey use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In G minor: The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the chorus at 2:20 and 3:39. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.
What time signature is Wifey in?
The song starts in 4/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.
How is Wifey structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → chorus (0:19) → verse (0:38) → chorus (1:17) → verse (1:36) → chorus (1:55) → bridge (2:34) → chorus (2:53) → bridge (3:13) → chorus (3:32).
How long is this version of Wifey?
The transcribed version lasts 4:03. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.