Country · 2015 · beginner

Tennessee Whiskey

by Chris Stapleton
Key of G beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IviIVV
GEmCD
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BPM 100
Key
G
Chords
4
Genre
Country
Year
2015

Tennessee Whiskey Chord Progression Breakdown

Tennessee Whiskey (2015) is a beginner country song that uses the progression I – vi – IV – V (G, Em, C, D in G).

Analysis

  • I (G) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • vi (Em) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • IV (C) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (D) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable

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What is the chord progression for Tennessee Whiskey?

Tennessee Whiskey by Chris Stapleton uses the chords G, Em, C, D in the key of G.

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

What key is Tennessee Whiskey in?

Tennessee Whiskey by Chris Stapleton is in the key of G.

The primary chords are G, Em, C.

Is Tennessee Whiskey beginner-friendly?

Yes! Tennessee Whiskey is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Tennessee Whiskey?

Tennessee Whiskey is a country song from 2015.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of country music.

Can I transpose Tennessee Whiskey 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.