Pop · 2011 · intermediate

Give Me Love

by Ed Sheeran
Key of G intermediate 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVviV
GCEmD
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BPM 100
Key
G
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
2011

Give Me Love Chord Progression Breakdown

Give Me Love (2011) is a intermediate pop song that uses the progression I – IV – vi – V (G, C, Em, D in G).

Analysis

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

Tags

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Give Me Love by Ed Sheeran — FAQ

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What is the chord progression for Give Me Love?

Give Me Love by Ed Sheeran uses the chords G, C, Em, D in the key of G.

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

What key is Give Me Love in?

Give Me Love by Ed Sheeran is in the key of G.

The primary chords are G, C, Em.

Is Give Me Love beginner-friendly?

Give Me Love is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Give Me Love?

Give Me Love is a pop song from 2011.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Give Me Love 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.