R&B · 1982 · intermediate

Sexual Healing

by Marvin Gaye
Key of A intermediate 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iivV7I
AmDmE7A
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BPM 100
Key
A
Chords
4
Genre
R&B
Year
1982

Sexual Healing Chord Progression Breakdown

Sexual Healing (1982) is a intermediate r&b song that uses the progression i – iv – V7 – I (Am, Dm, E7, A in A).

Analysis

  • i (Am) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • iv (Dm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • V7 (E7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color
  • I (A) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home

Tags

rnb1980ssoul

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What is the chord progression for Sexual Healing?

Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye uses the chords Am, Dm, E7, A in the key of A.

The Roman numeral analysis is i – iv – V7 – I.

What key is Sexual Healing in?

Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye is in the key of A.

The primary chords are Am, Dm, E7.

Is Sexual Healing beginner-friendly?

Sexual Healing is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Sexual Healing?

Sexual Healing is a r&b song from 1982.

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

Can I transpose Sexual Healing 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.