Pop · 2014 · beginner

Thinking Out Loud

by Ed Sheeran
Key of D beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVVvi
DGABm
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BPM 100
Key
D
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
2014

Thinking Out Loud Chord Progression Breakdown

Thinking Out Loud (2014) is a beginner pop song that uses the progression I – IV – V – vi (D, G, A, Bm in D).

Analysis

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

Tags

pop2010sblue-eyed-soul

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What is the chord progression for Thinking Out Loud?

Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran uses the chords D, G, A, Bm in the key of D.

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

What key is Thinking Out Loud in?

Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran is in the key of D.

The primary chords are D, G, A.

Is Thinking Out Loud beginner-friendly?

Yes! Thinking Out Loud is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Thinking Out Loud?

Thinking Out Loud is a pop song from 2014.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Thinking Out Loud 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.