Pop · 2006 · beginner

Valerie

by Amy Winehouse
Key of G beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVVvi
GCDEm
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BPM 100
Key
G
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
2006

Valerie Chord Progression Breakdown

Valerie (2006) is a beginner pop 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

pop2000sneo-soul

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What is the chord progression for Valerie?

Valerie by Amy Winehouse uses the chords G, C, D, Em in the key of G.

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

What key is Valerie in?

Valerie by Amy Winehouse is in the key of G.

The primary chords are G, C, D.

Is Valerie beginner-friendly?

Yes! Valerie is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Valerie?

Valerie is a pop song from 2006.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Valerie 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.