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Gotta Tell You

KeyC minor

Tempo111 BPM

Duration3:20

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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 Gotta Tell You by Samantha Mumba in?

This transcription starts in C minor.

What tempo is Gotta Tell You?

The estimated tempo is 111 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 Gotta Tell You?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include A♭ → B♭ → Cm → A♭ (13 occurrences); B♭ → Cm → A♭ → B♭ (13 occurrences); Cm → A♭ → B♭ → Cm (13 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Gotta Tell You?

Here are a few patterns to play with: VI → VII → i → VI in C minor; VII → i → VI → VII in C minor; i → VI → VII → i 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 Gotta Tell You use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In C minor: The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the intro at 0:02 and 0:07. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.

What time signature is Gotta Tell You in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Gotta Tell You structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:11) → chorus (0:46) → verse (1:12) → chorus (1:47) → bridge (2:22) → chorus (2:41).

How long is this version of Gotta Tell You?

The transcribed version lasts 3:20. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.