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Shut Up and Drive

Rihanna

KeyE major
Tempo133 BPM
Duration3:32
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 Shut Up and Drive by Rihanna in?

This transcription starts in E major.

What tempo is Shut Up and Drive?

The estimated tempo is 133 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 Shut Up and Drive?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include E → B → C♯ → F♯ (25 occurrences); B → C♯ → F♯ → B (25 occurrences); C♯ → F♯ → B → C♯ (25 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Shut Up and Drive?

Recurring relative progressions include I → V → VI → II in E major; V → VI → II → V in E major; VI → II → V → VI in E 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 Shut Up and Drive 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 Shut Up and Drive in?

The transcription starts in 1/8. Later meter changes are detected at 0:00 (4/4).

How is Shut Up and Drive structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:14) → pre-chorus (0:29) → chorus (0:43) → verse (1:12) → pre-chorus (1:26) → chorus (1:41) → bridge (2:10) → chorus (2:46).

How long is this version of Shut Up and Drive?

The transcribed version lasts 3:32. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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