The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)

This transcription starts in C♯ minor.

The estimated tempo is 128 BPM, calculated from the median spacing between detected beats. This is a summary of the transcription; timing can vary during the song.

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include C♯m → B → F♯ → C♯m (5 occurrences); B → F♯ → C♯m → B (5 occurrences); F♯ → C♯m → B → F♯ (5 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

Here are a few patterns to play with: i → VII → IV → i in C♯ minor; VII → IV → i → VII in C♯ minor; IV → i → VII → IV 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.

Yes! In C♯ minor: The Dorian shuttle (i → IV) shows up in the chorus at 0:37 and 0:45. A minor chord rocks against a major IV: moody, but with a bright edge.

The transcription starts in 4/4.

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → verse (0:07) → chorus (0:37) → verse (1:07) → chorus (1:52) → bridge (2:22) → chorus (2:52).

The transcribed version lasts 3:33. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.