Pop · 2013 · beginner

Counting Stars

by OneRepublic
Key of C#m beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iVIIIIVII
C#mAEB
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BPM 100
Key
C#m
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
2013

Counting Stars Chord Progression Breakdown

Counting Stars (2013) is a beginner pop song that uses the progression i – VI – III – VII (C#m, A, E, B in C#m).

Analysis

  • i (C#m) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • VI (A) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • III (E) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • VII (B) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key

Tags

pop2010spop-rock

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What is the chord progression for Counting Stars?

Counting Stars by OneRepublic uses the chords C#m, A, E, B in the key of C#m.

The Roman numeral analysis is i – VI – III – VII.

What key is Counting Stars in?

Counting Stars by OneRepublic is in the key of C#m.

The primary chords are C#m, A, E.

Is Counting Stars beginner-friendly?

Yes! Counting Stars is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Counting Stars?

Counting Stars is a pop song from 2013.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Counting Stars 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.