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Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is Unfaithful by Rihanna in?
This transcription starts in C minor.
What tempo is Unfaithful?
The estimated tempo is 72 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 Unfaithful?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Cm → A♭maj7/3 → Cm → A♭maj7/3 (7 occurrences); Cm → A♭ → Fm → B♭ (7 occurrences); A♭maj7/3 → Cm → A♭maj7/3 → A♭maj7 (5 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Unfaithful?
Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VImaj7/3 → i → VImaj7/3 in C minor; i → VI → iv → VII in C minor; VImaj7/3 → i → VImaj7/3 → VImaj7 in C 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 Unfaithful use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In C minor: The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the pre-chorus at 0:40 and 1:53. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.
What time signature is Unfaithful in?
The transcription starts in 2/4.
How is Unfaithful structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:13) → pre-chorus (0:40) → chorus (0:53) → interlude (1:20) → verse (1:26) → pre-chorus (1:53) → chorus (2:06) → bridge (2:33) → chorus (3:00) → outro (3:26).
How long is this version of Unfaithful?
The transcribed version lasts 3:46. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.