
Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Back in Time by Pitbull in?
This transcription starts in C major.
What tempo is Back in Time?
The estimated tempo is 128 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 Back in Time?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include C → F → Gmaj6 → C (15 occurrences); F → Gmaj6 → C → F (14 occurrences); Gmaj6 → C → F → Gmaj6 (10 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Back in Time?
Recurring relative progressions include I → IV → Vmaj6 → I in C major; IV → Vmaj6 → I → IV in C major; Vmaj6 → I → IV → Vmaj6 in C 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 Back in Time 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 Back in Time in?
The transcription starts in 1/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:00 (4/4).
How is Back in Time structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → chorus (0:26) → verse (0:45) → chorus (1:15) → verse (1:38) → chorus (2:08) → bridge (2:31) → chorus (2:50).
How long is this version of Back in Time?
The transcribed version lasts 3:30. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.