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Questions about this song
Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.
What key is I Hate U by SZA in?
This transcription starts in C minor.
What tempo is I Hate U?
The estimated tempo is 80 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 I Hate U?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Cm7 → Dm7 → G7 → Cm7 (7 occurrences); Dm7 → G7 → Cm7 → Dm7 (6 occurrences); G7 → Cm7 → Dm7 → G7 (6 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in I Hate U?
Here are a few patterns to play with: i7 → ii7 → V7 → i7 in C minor; ii7 → V7 → i7 → ii7 in C minor; V7 → i7 → ii7 → V7 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 I Hate U 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 I Hate U in?
The transcription starts in 4/4.
How is I Hate U structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:12) → chorus (0:36) → verse (1:24) → chorus (1:48).
How long is this version of I Hate U?
The transcribed version lasts 2:54. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.