Pop · 2013 · beginner

Dark Horse

by Katy Perry
Key of Gm beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iVIIIIVII
GmEbBbF
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BPM 100
Key
Gm
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
2013

Dark Horse Chord Progression Breakdown

Dark Horse (2013) is a beginner pop song that uses the progression i – VI – III – VII (Gm, Eb, Bb, F in Gm).

Analysis

  • i (Gm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • VI (Eb) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • III (Bb) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • VII (F) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key

Tags

pop2010selectropop

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What is the chord progression for Dark Horse?

Dark Horse by Katy Perry uses the chords Gm, Eb, Bb, F in the key of Gm.

The Roman numeral analysis is i – VI – III – VII.

What key is Dark Horse in?

Dark Horse by Katy Perry is in the key of Gm.

The primary chords are Gm, Eb, Bb.

Is Dark Horse beginner-friendly?

Yes! Dark Horse is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Dark Horse?

Dark Horse is a pop song from 2013.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Dark Horse 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.