Pop · 2015 · intermediate

When We Were Young

by Adele
Key of F intermediate 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IiiiIVV
FAmBbC
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BPM 100
Key
F
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
2015

When We Were Young Chord Progression Breakdown

When We Were Young (2015) is a intermediate pop song that uses the progression I – iii – IV – V (F, Am, Bb, C in F).

Analysis

  • I (F) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • iii (Am) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • IV (Bb) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (C) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable

Tags

pop2010ssoul-ballad

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What is the chord progression for When We Were Young?

When We Were Young by Adele uses the chords F, Am, Bb, C in the key of F.

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

What key is When We Were Young in?

When We Were Young by Adele is in the key of F.

The primary chords are F, Am, Bb.

Is When We Were Young beginner-friendly?

When We Were Young is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is When We Were Young?

When We Were Young is a pop song from 2015.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose When We Were Young 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.