Pop · 2012 · beginner

Locked Out of Heaven

by Bruno Mars
Key of Fm beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iIIIVIVII
FmAbDbEb
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BPM 100
Key
Fm
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
2012

Locked Out of Heaven Chord Progression Breakdown

Locked Out of Heaven (2012) is a beginner pop song that uses the progression i – III – VI – VII (Fm, Ab, Db, Eb in Fm).

Analysis

  • i (Fm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • III (Ab) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • VI (Db) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • VII (Eb) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key

Tags

pop2010sfunk-reggae

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What is the chord progression for Locked Out of Heaven?

Locked Out of Heaven by Bruno Mars uses the chords Fm, Ab, Db, Eb in the key of Fm.

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

What key is Locked Out of Heaven in?

Locked Out of Heaven by Bruno Mars is in the key of Fm.

The primary chords are Fm, Ab, Db.

Is Locked Out of Heaven beginner-friendly?

Yes! Locked Out of Heaven is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Locked Out of Heaven?

Locked Out of Heaven is a pop song from 2012.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Locked Out of Heaven 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.