Rock · 2006 · beginner

When You Were Young

by The Killers
Key of D beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVIVvi
DAGBm
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BPM 100
Key
D
Chords
4
Genre
Rock
Year
2006

When You Were Young Chord Progression Breakdown

When You Were Young (2006) is a beginner rock song that uses the progression I – V – IV – vi (D, A, G, Bm in D).

Analysis

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

Tags

rock2000sindie-rock

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What is the chord progression for When You Were Young?

When You Were Young by The Killers uses the chords D, A, G, Bm in the key of D.

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

What key is When You Were Young in?

When You Were Young by The Killers is in the key of D.

The primary chords are D, A, G.

Is When You Were Young beginner-friendly?

Yes! When You Were Young is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is When You Were Young?

When You Were Young is a rock song from 2006.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose When You 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.