R&B · 1977 · beginner

Lovely Day

by Bill Withers
Key of E beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IiiIVV
EF#mAB
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BPM 100
Key
E
Chords
4
Genre
R&B
Year
1977

Lovely Day Chord Progression Breakdown

Lovely Day (1977) is a beginner r&b song that uses the progression I – ii – IV – V (E, F#m, A, B in E).

Analysis

  • I (E) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • ii (F#m) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • IV (A) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (B) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable

Tags

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What is the chord progression for Lovely Day?

Lovely Day by Bill Withers uses the chords E, F#m, A, B in the key of E.

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

What key is Lovely Day in?

Lovely Day by Bill Withers is in the key of E.

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

Is Lovely Day beginner-friendly?

Yes! Lovely Day is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Lovely Day?

Lovely Day is a r&b song from 1977.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of r&b music.

Can I transpose Lovely Day 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.