
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 Dead and Gone by T.I. (Ft. Justin Timberlake) in?
This transcription starts in A minor.
What tempo is Dead and Gone?
The estimated tempo is 67 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 Dead and Gone?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include E → Am → C → G (12 occurrences); Am → C → G → F (10 occurrences); C → G → F → E (10 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in Dead and Gone?
Here are a few patterns to play with: V → i → III → VII in A minor; i → III → VII → VI in A minor; III → VII → VI → V in A 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 Dead and Gone use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In A minor: The descending minor / lament progression (VII → VI → V → i) shows up in the chorus at 0:21 and 1:47. A descending staircase of chords, with the last step pulling hard back toward the start.
What time signature is Dead and Gone in?
The song starts in 2/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.
How is Dead and Gone structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → chorus (0:14) → interlude (0:43) → chorus (1:39) → verse (2:08) → interlude (2:36) → chorus (3:05) → interlude (3:33) → outro (4:30).
How long is this version of Dead and Gone?
The transcribed version lasts 5:01. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.