Country · 1990 · beginner

Friends in Low Places

by Garth Brooks
Key of G beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVviIV
GDEmC
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BPM 100
Key
G
Chords
4
Genre
Country
Year
1990

Friends in Low Places Chord Progression Breakdown

Friends in Low Places (1990) is a beginner country 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

country1990smodern-country

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What is the chord progression for Friends in Low Places?

Friends in Low Places by Garth Brooks uses the chords G, D, Em, C in the key of G.

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

What key is Friends in Low Places in?

Friends in Low Places by Garth Brooks is in the key of G.

The primary chords are G, D, Em.

Is Friends in Low Places beginner-friendly?

Yes! Friends in Low Places is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Friends in Low Places?

Friends in Low Places is a country song from 1990.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of country music.

Can I transpose Friends in Low Places 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.