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How do I find the chords of a song?
The answer
Upload the song to a free AI chord finder such as SongUp AI Chord Recognition below. It listens to the audio and shows the chord progression on a timeline, with the song’s key and tempo (BPM), and you can copy the chords as text. For popular songs, also check a chord site like Ultimate Guitar or Chordify to compare.
Do it here: the free Chord Recognition
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Step by step
- 1
Upload the song
Choose an MP3, WAV, M4A or FLAC file up to 50 MB.
- 2
Let the AI analyse it
It detects the key, the BPM and the chords, out of 168 chord types.
- 3
Read the timeline
Chords appear in order with confidence scores; low scores are worth checking by ear.
- 4
Copy the progression
Copy all chords as text with timestamps and play along.
Tips
- Busy mix? Split the song with the Stem Separator first and analyse the instruments without the drums and vocals.
- Want the notes, not the chords? Convert the audio to MIDI.
Questions
Is it free?
No. It is completely free, with a free account: no watermark and no limit. It runs in your browser, so your audio is never uploaded.
How accurate is it?
Reliable for common progressions in pop, rock, folk and jazz with clear guitar or piano. Complex voicings and dense electronic tracks can be simplified or misread.
Does it find the key and tempo?
Yes, the result includes the estimated key and BPM alongside the chords.
Can it find chords for a song I only have on YouTube?
It needs an audio file. Chord sites such as Chordify work from YouTube links but limit free use.
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