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Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Roses by OutKast in?
This transcription starts in E minor.
What tempo is Roses?
The estimated tempo is 109 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 Roses?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Em → D → Cmaj7 → Bm7 (11 occurrences); D → Cmaj7 → Bm7 → Am7 (11 occurrences); Cmaj7 → Bm7 → Am7 → Gmaj7 (11 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Roses?
Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VII → VImaj7 → v7 in E minor; VII → VImaj7 → v7 → iv7 in E minor; VImaj7 → v7 → iv7 → IIImaj7 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 Roses use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In E minor: The minor subtonic shuttle (i → VII) shows up in the intro at 0:00 and 0:14. A minor chord and the major chord just below it keep the loop circling rather than settling.
What time signature is Roses in?
The transcription starts in 4/4.
How is Roses structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:17) → chorus (0:52) → verse (1:28) → chorus (2:03) → verse (2:38) → chorus (3:13) → bridge (4:24) → outro (4:59).
How long is this version of Roses?
The transcribed version lasts 6:09. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.