Pop · 2017 · beginner

Shape of You

by Ed Sheeran
Key of C#m beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iivVIVII
C#mF#mAB
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BPM 100
Key
C#m
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
2017

Shape of You Chord Progression Breakdown

Shape of You (2017) is a beginner pop song that uses the progression i – iv – VI – VII (C#m, F#m, A, B in C#m).

Analysis

  • i (C#m) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • iv (F#m) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • VI (A) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • VII (B) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key

Tags

pop2010sdance-pop

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What is the chord progression for Shape of You?

Shape of You by Ed Sheeran uses the chords C#m, F#m, A, B in the key of C#m.

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

What key is Shape of You in?

Shape of You by Ed Sheeran is in the key of C#m.

The primary chords are C#m, F#m, A.

Is Shape of You beginner-friendly?

Yes! Shape of You is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Shape of You?

Shape of You is a pop song from 2017.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Shape of You 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.