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Roses

OutKast

KeyE minor
Tempo109 BPM
Duration6:09

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

INTROClick a line to play from there
SONG NOTES

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?

No familiar pattern jumped out this time. Try the progressions above and listen for how each chord leads into the next.

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.

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