Pop · 2012 · beginner

22

by Taylor Swift
Key of G beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVviIV
GDEmC
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BPM 100
Key
G
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
2012

22 Chord Progression Breakdown

22 (2012) is a beginner pop song that uses the progression I – V – vi – IV (G, D, Em, C in G).

Analysis

  • I (G) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (D) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
  • vi (Em) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • IV (C) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home

Tags

pop2010sdance-pop

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What is the chord progression for 22?

22 by Taylor Swift uses the chords G, D, Em, C in the key of G.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – V – vi – IV.

What key is 22 in?

22 by Taylor Swift is in the key of G.

The primary chords are G, D, Em.

Is 22 beginner-friendly?

Yes! 22 is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is 22?

22 is a pop song from 2012.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose 22 to another key?

Yes! Click the transpose buttons on the detail page to shift all chords up or down by semitone while preserving the same Roman numeral relationships.