Pop · 2005 · beginner

Hung Up

by Madonna
Key of F#m beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iVIIIIVII
F#mDAE
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BPM 100
Key
F#m
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
2005

Hung Up Chord Progression Breakdown

Hung Up (2005) is a beginner pop song that uses the progression i – VI – III – VII (F#m, D, A, E in F#m).

Analysis

  • i (F#m) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • VI (D) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • III (A) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • VII (E) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key

Tags

pop2000sdance-pop

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What is the chord progression for Hung Up?

Hung Up by Madonna uses the chords F#m, D, A, E in the key of F#m.

The Roman numeral analysis is i – VI – III – VII.

What key is Hung Up in?

Hung Up by Madonna is in the key of F#m.

The primary chords are F#m, D, A.

Is Hung Up beginner-friendly?

Yes! Hung Up is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Hung Up?

Hung Up is a pop song from 2005.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Hung Up 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.