Rock · 1967 · beginner

Brown Eyed Girl

by Van Morrison
Key of G beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVVvi
GCDEm
Want to learn how to play this song?
View Guitar & Piano Chord Sheet →
\u00B10
BPM 100
Key
G
Chords
4
Genre
Rock
Year
1967

Brown Eyed Girl Chord Progression Breakdown

Brown Eyed Girl (1967) is a beginner rock song that uses the progression I – IV – V – vi (G, C, D, Em in G).

Analysis

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

Tags

rock1960sblue-eyed-soul

Knowledge Base & FAQs

Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison — FAQ

Everything you need to know about our browser-based Web Audio engine, instruments, and music theory workspace.

What is the chord progression for Brown Eyed Girl?

Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison uses the chords G, C, D, Em in the key of G.

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

What key is Brown Eyed Girl in?

Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison is in the key of G.

The primary chords are G, C, D.

Is Brown Eyed Girl beginner-friendly?

Yes! Brown Eyed Girl is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Brown Eyed Girl?

Brown Eyed Girl is a rock song from 1967.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose Brown Eyed Girl 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.