Pop · 2011 · beginner

Someone Like You

by Adele
Key of A beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVviIV
AEF#mD
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BPM 100
Key
A
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
2011

Someone Like You Chord Progression Breakdown

Someone Like You (2011) is a beginner pop song that uses the progression I – V – vi – IV (A, E, F#m, D in A).

Analysis

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

Tags

pop2010ssoul-ballad

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What is the chord progression for Someone Like You?

Someone Like You by Adele uses the chords A, E, F#m, D in the key of A.

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

What key is Someone Like You in?

Someone Like You by Adele is in the key of A.

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

Is Someone Like You beginner-friendly?

Yes! Someone Like You is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Someone Like You?

Someone Like You is a pop song from 2011.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Someone Like You 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.