Pop · 2012 · beginner

Payphone

by Maroon 5
Key of C beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVviIV
CGAmF
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BPM 100
Key
C
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
2012

Payphone Chord Progression Breakdown

Payphone (2012) is a beginner pop song that uses the progression I – V – vi – IV (C, G, Am, F in C).

Analysis

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

Tags

pop2010spop-rock

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What is the chord progression for Payphone?

Payphone by Maroon 5 uses the chords C, G, Am, F in the key of C.

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

What key is Payphone in?

Payphone by Maroon 5 is in the key of C.

The primary chords are C, G, Am.

Is Payphone beginner-friendly?

Yes! Payphone is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Payphone?

Payphone is a pop song from 2012.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Payphone 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.