Pop · 2017 · beginner

Castle on the Hill

by Ed Sheeran
Key of D beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVviIV
DABmG
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BPM 100
Key
D
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
2017

Castle on the Hill Chord Progression Breakdown

Castle on the Hill (2017) is a beginner pop song that uses the progression I – V – vi – IV (D, A, Bm, G in D).

Analysis

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

Tags

pop2010sfolk-pop

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What is the chord progression for Castle on the Hill?

Castle on the Hill by Ed Sheeran uses the chords D, A, Bm, G in the key of D.

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

What key is Castle on the Hill in?

Castle on the Hill by Ed Sheeran is in the key of D.

The primary chords are D, A, Bm.

Is Castle on the Hill beginner-friendly?

Yes! Castle on the Hill is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Castle on the Hill?

Castle on the Hill is a pop song from 2017.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Castle on the Hill 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.