Folk · 1971 · intermediate

A Case of You

by Joni Mitchell
Key of D intermediate 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIViiV
DGEmA
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BPM 100
Key
D
Chords
4
Genre
Folk
Year
1971

A Case of You Chord Progression Breakdown

A Case of You (1971) is a intermediate folk song that uses the progression I – IV – ii – V (D, G, Em, A in D).

Analysis

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

Tags

folk1970ssinger-songwriter

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What is the chord progression for A Case of You?

A Case of You by Joni Mitchell uses the chords D, G, Em, A in the key of D.

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

What key is A Case of You in?

A Case of You by Joni Mitchell is in the key of D.

The primary chords are D, G, Em.

Is A Case of You beginner-friendly?

A Case of You is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is A Case of You?

A Case of You is a folk song from 1971.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of folk music.

Can I transpose A Case of You 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.