Pop · 1974 · beginner

Waterloo

by ABBA
Key of G beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVviIV
GDEmC
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BPM 100
Key
G
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
1974

Waterloo Chord Progression Breakdown

Waterloo (1974) is a beginner pop song that uses the progression I – V – vi – IV (G, D, Em, C in G).

Analysis

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

Tags

pop1970sdisco

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What is the chord progression for Waterloo?

Waterloo by ABBA uses the chords G, D, Em, C in the key of G.

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

What key is Waterloo in?

Waterloo by ABBA is in the key of G.

The primary chords are G, D, Em.

Is Waterloo beginner-friendly?

Yes! Waterloo is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Waterloo?

Waterloo is a pop song from 1974.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Waterloo 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.