Pop · 2021 · intermediate

Leave the Door Open

by Bruno Mars
Key of Eb intermediate 5 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

Iviii7IVV
EbCmFm7AbBb
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BPM 100
Key
Eb
Chords
5
Genre
Pop
Year
2021

Leave the Door Open Chord Progression Breakdown

Leave the Door Open (2021) is a intermediate pop song that uses the progression I – vi – ii7 – IV – V (Eb, Cm, Fm7, Ab, Bb in Eb).

Analysis

  • I (Eb) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • vi (Cm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • ii7 (Fm7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color
  • IV (Ab) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (Bb) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable

Tags

pop2020sR&B-soul

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What is the chord progression for Leave the Door Open?

Leave the Door Open by Bruno Mars uses the chords Eb, Cm, Fm7, Ab, Bb in the key of Eb.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – vi – ii7 – IV – V.

What key is Leave the Door Open in?

Leave the Door Open by Bruno Mars is in the key of Eb.

The primary chords are Eb, Cm, Fm7.

Is Leave the Door Open beginner-friendly?

Leave the Door Open is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Leave the Door Open?

Leave the Door Open is a pop song from 2021.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Leave the Door Open 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.