
Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.
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.