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Burn

USHER

KeyD♭ major
Tempo120 BPM
Duration3:51

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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Questions about this song

Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.

What key is Burn by USHER in?

This transcription starts in D♭ major.

What tempo is Burn?

The estimated tempo is 120 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 Burn?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include D♭ → B♭m7 → G♭maj7 → D♭ (13 occurrences); B♭m7 → G♭maj7 → D♭ → B♭m7 (13 occurrences); G♭maj7 → D♭ → B♭m7 → G♭maj7 (13 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Burn?

Here are a few patterns to play with: I → vi7 → IVmaj7 → I in D♭ major; vi7 → IVmaj7 → I → vi7 in D♭ major; IVmaj7 → I → vi7 → IVmaj7 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 Burn use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In D♭ major: The doo-wop progression (V → I → vi → IV) shows up in the verse at 0:51 and the chorus at 1:23. That old-school slow-dance sound, with a gentle detour through minor before heading home. The I–vi–ii–V turnaround / circle-of-fifths progression (ii → V → I → vi) shows up in the verse at 0:50 and the chorus at 1:22. A round trip through related chords, with the dominant setting up the return home.

What time signature is Burn in?

The song starts in 4/4, with a short partial bar at the beginning.

How is Burn structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:36) → chorus (1:08) → verse (1:40) → chorus (2:12) → bridge (2:44) → chorus (3:16).

How long is this version of Burn?

The transcribed version lasts 3:51. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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