Work Hard, Play Hard artwork

Work Hard, Play Hard

Wiz Khalifa

KeyE♭ minor
Tempo140 BPM
Duration3:39

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

Song map

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 Work Hard, Play Hard by Wiz Khalifa in?

This transcription starts in E♭ minor.

What tempo is Work Hard, Play Hard?

The estimated tempo is 140 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 Work Hard, Play Hard?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include E♭m → E♭m7 → G♭maj/3 → C♭ (10 occurrences); C♭ → D♭ → E♭m → E♭m7 (7 occurrences); E♭m7 → G♭maj/3 → C♭ → D♭ (6 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Work Hard, Play Hard?

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → i7 → III/3 → VI in E♭ minor; VI → VII → i → i7 in E♭ minor; i7 → III/3 → VI → VII in E♭ 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 Work Hard, Play Hard use a well-known chord progression?

Yes! In E♭ minor: The hopscotch progression (i → III → VI → VII) shows up in the chorus at 0:56 and 1:09. Three rising chord roots give this loop a lift before it hops back around. The Aeolian cadence (VI → VII → i) shows up in the chorus at 0:59 and 1:13. Two rising major chords lead back into minor, balancing a little lift with a darker landing.

What time signature is Work Hard, Play Hard in?

The transcription starts in 3/4. Later meter changes are detected at 0:01 (4/4).

How is Work Hard, Play Hard structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:15) → chorus (0:56) → verse (1:37) → chorus (2:04) → bridge (2:32) → chorus (2:59).

How long is this version of Work Hard, Play Hard?

The transcribed version lasts 3:39. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

Jump to a measure