Pop · 2012 · beginner

When I Was Your Man

by Bruno Mars
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

When I Was Your Man Chord Progression Breakdown

When I Was Your Man (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

pop2010sballad

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What is the chord progression for When I Was Your Man?

When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars uses the chords C, G, Am, F in the key of C.

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

What key is When I Was Your Man in?

When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars is in the key of C.

The primary chords are C, G, Am.

Is When I Was Your Man beginner-friendly?

Yes! When I Was Your Man is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is When I Was Your Man?

When I Was Your Man is a pop song from 2012.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose When I Was Your Man 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.