Rock · 1987 · beginner

With or Without You

by U2
Key of D beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVviIV
DABmG
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BPM 100
Key
D
Chords
4
Genre
Rock
Year
1987

With or Without You Chord Progression Breakdown

With or Without You (1987) is a beginner rock song that uses the progression I – V – vi – IV (D, A, Bm, G in D).

Analysis

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

Tags

rock1980spost-punk

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What is the chord progression for With or Without You?

With or Without You by U2 uses the chords D, A, Bm, G in the key of D.

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

What key is With or Without You in?

With or Without You by U2 is in the key of D.

The primary chords are D, A, Bm.

Is With or Without You beginner-friendly?

Yes! With or Without You is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is With or Without You?

With or Without You is a rock song from 1987.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose With or Without You 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.