R&B · 1988 · beginner

Man in the Mirror

by Michael Jackson
Key of G beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVviIV
GDEmC
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BPM 100
Key
G
Chords
4
Genre
R&B
Year
1988

Man in the Mirror Chord Progression Breakdown

Man in the Mirror (1988) is a beginner r&b 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

rnb1980spop

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What is the chord progression for Man in the Mirror?

Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson uses the chords G, D, Em, C in the key of G.

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

What key is Man in the Mirror in?

Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson is in the key of G.

The primary chords are G, D, Em.

Is Man in the Mirror beginner-friendly?

Yes! Man in the Mirror is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Man in the Mirror?

Man in the Mirror is a r&b song from 1988.

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

Can I transpose Man in the Mirror 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.