Don't Ask Me Why by Billy Joel Chords and Melody

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Chord And Melody Metrics For Don't Ask Me Why

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Chord Complexity

69

Melodic Complexity

87

Chord-Melody Tension

73

Chord Progression Novelty

53

Chord Bass Melody

70

In terms of chords and melody, Don't Ask Me Why is significantly more complex than the typical song, having above average scores in Chord Complexity, Melodic Complexity, Chord-Melody Tension, Chord Progression Novelty and Chord-Bass Melody.

About The Key Of B♭ Major

Don't Ask Me Why is written in the key of B♭ Major. According to the Theorytab database, it is the 8th most popular key among Major keys and the 12th most popular among all keys. Major keys, along with minor keys, are a common choice for popular songs. The three most important chords, built off the 1st, 4th and 5th scale degrees are all major chords (B♭ Major, E♭ Major, and F Major). See the B♭ Major Cheat Sheet for popular chords, chord progressions, downloadable midi files and more!

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