Rock · 1997 · beginner

Bittersweet Symphony

by The Verve
Key of E beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IvIVVII
EBmAD
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Key
E
Chords
4
Genre
Rock
Year
1997

Bittersweet Symphony Chord Progression Breakdown

Bittersweet Symphony (1997) is a beginner rock song that uses the progression I – v – IV – VII (E, Bm, A, D in E).

Analysis

  • I (E) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • v (Bm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • IV (A) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • VII (D) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key

Tags

rock1990sbritpop

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What is the chord progression for Bittersweet Symphony?

Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve uses the chords E, Bm, A, D in the key of E.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – v – IV – VII.

What key is Bittersweet Symphony in?

Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve is in the key of E.

The primary chords are E, Bm, A.

Is Bittersweet Symphony beginner-friendly?

Yes! Bittersweet Symphony is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Bittersweet Symphony?

Bittersweet Symphony is a rock song from 1997.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose Bittersweet Symphony 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.