R&B · 2004 · beginner

Ordinary People

by John Legend
Key of F beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVVvi
FBbCDm
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BPM 100
Key
F
Chords
4
Genre
R&B
Year
2004

Ordinary People Chord Progression Breakdown

Ordinary People (2004) is a beginner r&b song that uses the progression I – IV – V – vi (F, Bb, C, Dm in F).

Analysis

  • I (F) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • IV (Bb) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (C) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
  • vi (Dm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality

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What is the chord progression for Ordinary People?

Ordinary People by John Legend uses the chords F, Bb, C, Dm in the key of F.

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

What key is Ordinary People in?

Ordinary People by John Legend is in the key of F.

The primary chords are F, Bb, C.

Is Ordinary People beginner-friendly?

Yes! Ordinary People is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Ordinary People?

Ordinary People is a r&b song from 2004.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of r&b music.

Can I transpose Ordinary People 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.