
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 My Boo by USHER & Alicia Keys in?
This transcription starts in D major. Later key changes are detected at 0:46 (D minor).
What tempo is My Boo?
The estimated tempo is 87 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 My Boo?
Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include Dm7 → Gm7 → Dm7 → Gm7 (10 occurrences); Gm7 → Dm7 → Gm7 → B♭maj7 (8 occurrences); Dm7 → Gm7 → B♭maj7 → Am (8 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.
What are the relative chords in My Boo?
Here are a few patterns to play with: i7 → iv7 → i7 → iv7 in D minor; iv7 → i7 → iv7 → VImaj7 in D minor; i7 → iv7 → VImaj7 → v in D 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 My Boo use a well-known chord progression?
Yes! In D minor: The minor subtonic shuttle (VII → i) shows up in the chorus at 2:07 and 3:14. A minor chord and the major chord just below it keep the loop circling rather than settling.
What time signature is My Boo in?
The transcription starts in 4/4.
How is My Boo structured?
The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:11) → chorus (0:52) → verse (1:14) → chorus (1:48) → verse (2:32) → chorus (2:54).
How long is this version of My Boo?
The transcribed version lasts 4:34. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.