Folk · 1974 · beginner

Annie’s Song

by John Denver
Key of D beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVVvi
DGABm
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BPM 100
Key
D
Chords
4
Genre
Folk
Year
1974

Annie’s Song Chord Progression Breakdown

Annie’s Song (1974) is a beginner folk song that uses the progression I – IV – V – vi (D, G, A, Bm in D).

Analysis

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

Tags

folk1970ssinger-songwriter

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What is the chord progression for Annie’s Song?

Annie’s Song by John Denver uses the chords D, G, A, Bm in the key of D.

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

What key is Annie’s Song in?

Annie’s Song by John Denver is in the key of D.

The primary chords are D, G, A.

Is Annie’s Song beginner-friendly?

Yes! Annie’s Song is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Annie’s Song?

Annie’s Song is a folk song from 1974.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of folk music.

Can I transpose Annie’s Song 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.