Rock · 1983 · beginner

Sunday Bloody Sunday

by U2
Key of G beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVVvi
GCDEm
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BPM 100
Key
G
Chords
4
Genre
Rock
Year
1983

Sunday Bloody Sunday Chord Progression Breakdown

Sunday Bloody Sunday (1983) is a beginner rock song that uses the progression I – IV – V – vi (G, C, D, Em in G).

Analysis

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

Tags

rock1980spost-punk

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What is the chord progression for Sunday Bloody Sunday?

Sunday Bloody Sunday by U2 uses the chords G, C, D, Em in the key of G.

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

What key is Sunday Bloody Sunday in?

Sunday Bloody Sunday by U2 is in the key of G.

The primary chords are G, C, D.

Is Sunday Bloody Sunday beginner-friendly?

Yes! Sunday Bloody Sunday is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Sunday Bloody Sunday?

Sunday Bloody Sunday is a rock song from 1983.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose Sunday Bloody Sunday 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.