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Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Hey Ya! by OutKast in?
This transcription starts in G major.
What tempo is Hey Ya!?
The estimated tempo is 158 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 Hey Ya!?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G → C → D → Em (20 occurrences); G → C → D → E (4 occurrences); D → C → D → Em (2 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Hey Ya!?
Recurring relative progressions include I → IV → V → vi in G major; I → IV → V → VI in G major; V → IV → V → vi in G major. Numerals refer to the key active at that point; uppercase means major and lowercase means minor. Minor keys use natural-minor scale degrees.
Does Hey Ya! use a well-known chord progression?
No repeated match to the familiar patterns checked was found in this transcription. That does not mean the progression is unique or uncommon.
What time signature is Hey Ya! in?
The transcription starts in 7/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:01 (4/4).
How is Hey Ya! structured?
The detected sections are verse (0:00) → chorus (0:34) → verse (1:07) → chorus (1:40) → interlude (2:12) → bridge (2:47) → chorus (3:20).
How long is this version of Hey Ya!?
The transcribed version lasts 3:55. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.