Pop · 2010 · beginner

Teenage Dream

by Katy Perry
Key of G beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVviIV
GDEmC
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BPM 100
Key
G
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
2010

Teenage Dream Chord Progression Breakdown

Teenage Dream (2010) is a beginner pop song that uses the progression I – V – vi – IV (G, D, Em, C in G).

Analysis

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

Tags

pop2010sdance-pop

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What is the chord progression for Teenage Dream?

Teenage Dream by Katy Perry uses the chords G, D, Em, C in the key of G.

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

What key is Teenage Dream in?

Teenage Dream by Katy Perry is in the key of G.

The primary chords are G, D, Em.

Is Teenage Dream beginner-friendly?

Yes! Teenage Dream is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Teenage Dream?

Teenage Dream is a pop song from 2010.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Teenage Dream 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.