Pop · 1991 · beginner

Emotions

by Mariah Carey
Key of C beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVVvi
CFGAm
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BPM 100
Key
C
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
1991

Emotions Chord Progression Breakdown

Emotions (1991) is a beginner pop 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

pop1990sdance-pop

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What is the chord progression for Emotions?

Emotions by Mariah Carey uses the chords C, F, G, Am in the key of C.

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

What key is Emotions in?

Emotions by Mariah Carey is in the key of C.

The primary chords are C, F, G.

Is Emotions beginner-friendly?

Yes! Emotions is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Emotions?

Emotions is a pop song from 1991.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Emotions 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.