Folk · 1967 · intermediate

Suzanne

by Leonard Cohen
Key of C intermediate 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVVvi
CFGAm
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BPM 100
Key
C
Chords
4
Genre
Folk
Year
1967

Suzanne Chord Progression Breakdown

Suzanne (1967) is a intermediate folk song that uses the progression I – IV – V – vi (C, F, G, Am in C).

Analysis

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

Tags

folk1960ssinger-songwriter

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What is the chord progression for Suzanne?

Suzanne by Leonard Cohen uses the chords C, F, G, Am in the key of C.

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

What key is Suzanne in?

Suzanne by Leonard Cohen is in the key of C.

The primary chords are C, F, G.

Is Suzanne beginner-friendly?

Suzanne is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Suzanne?

Suzanne is a folk song from 1967.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of folk music.

Can I transpose Suzanne 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.