R&B · 1971 · beginner

Mercy Mercy Me

by Marvin Gaye
Key of E beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVVvi
EABC#m
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BPM 100
Key
E
Chords
4
Genre
R&B
Year
1971

Mercy Mercy Me Chord Progression Breakdown

Mercy Mercy Me (1971) is a beginner r&b song that uses the progression I – IV – V – vi (E, A, B, C#m in E).

Analysis

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

Tags

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What is the chord progression for Mercy Mercy Me?

Mercy Mercy Me by Marvin Gaye uses the chords E, A, B, C#m in the key of E.

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

What key is Mercy Mercy Me in?

Mercy Mercy Me by Marvin Gaye is in the key of E.

The primary chords are E, A, B.

Is Mercy Mercy Me beginner-friendly?

Yes! Mercy Mercy Me is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Mercy Mercy Me?

Mercy Mercy Me is a r&b song from 1971.

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

Can I transpose Mercy Mercy Me 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.