If I Can’t Have You artwork

If I Can’t Have You

Shawn Mendes

KeyD major
Tempo125 BPM
Duration3:10

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 If I Can’t Have You by Shawn Mendes in?

This transcription starts in D major.

What tempo is If I Can’t Have You?

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 If I Can’t Have You?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Bm → Em → F♯m7 → G (5 occurrences); F♯m7 → Gmaj7 → F♯m7 → Em7 (4 occurrences); G → F♯m7 → Bm → Em (3 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in If I Can’t Have You?

Here are a few patterns to play with: vi → ii → iii7 → IV in D major; iii7 → IVmaj7 → iii7 → ii7 in D major; IV → iii7 → vi → ii in D major. 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 If I Can’t Have You use a well-known chord progression?

No familiar pattern jumped out this time. Try the progressions above and listen for how each chord leads into the next.

What time signature is If I Can’t Have You in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is If I Can’t Have You structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → chorus (0:03) → verse (0:18) → chorus (0:49) → verse (1:20) → chorus (1:51) → bridge (2:22) → chorus (2:38).

How long is this version of If I Can’t Have You?

The transcribed version lasts 3:10. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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