Alternative · 2013 · beginner

Pompeii

by Bastille
Key of Em beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iVIIIIVII
EmCGD
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BPM 100
Key
Em
Chords
4
Genre
Alternative
Year
2013

Pompeii Chord Progression Breakdown

Pompeii (2013) is a beginner alternative song that uses the progression i – VI – III – VII (Em, C, G, D in Em).

Analysis

  • i (Em) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • VI (C) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • III (G) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • VII (D) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key

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Knowledge Base & FAQs

Pompeii by Bastille — FAQ

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What is the chord progression for Pompeii?

Pompeii by Bastille uses the chords Em, C, G, D in the key of Em.

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

What key is Pompeii in?

Pompeii by Bastille is in the key of Em.

The primary chords are Em, C, G.

Is Pompeii beginner-friendly?

Yes! Pompeii is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Pompeii?

Pompeii is a alternative song from 2013.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of alternative music.

Can I transpose Pompeii 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.