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Wolves

Selena Gomez & Marshmello

KeyB minor
Tempo125 BPM
Duration3:18

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 Wolves by Selena Gomez & Marshmello in?

This transcription starts in B minor.

What tempo is Wolves?

The estimated tempo is 125 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 Wolves?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G → A → Bm → D (8 occurrences); A → Bm → A → G (6 occurrences); Bm → Bm7/b3 → G → Gmaj6 (3 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Wolves?

Here are a few patterns to play with: VI → VII → i → III in B minor; VI → VII → i → VII in B minor; i → i7/b3 → VI → VImaj6 in B 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 Wolves use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In B minor: The hopscotch progression (i → III → VI → VII) shows up in the pre-chorus at 0:23 and the chorus at 0:46. Three rising chord roots give this loop a lift before it hops back around. The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the pre-chorus at 0:27 and the chorus at 0:38. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.

What time signature is Wolves in?

The song starts in 4/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.

How is Wolves structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:07) → pre-chorus (0:23) → chorus (0:38) → verse (1:24) → chorus (1:55).

How long is this version of Wolves?

The transcribed version lasts 3:18. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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