Pop · 2010 · intermediate

Rolling in the Deep

by Adele
Key of Cm intermediate 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iIIIivV
CmEbFmG
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BPM 100
Key
Cm
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
2010

Rolling in the Deep Chord Progression Breakdown

Rolling in the Deep (2010) is a intermediate pop song that uses the progression i – III – iv – V (Cm, Eb, Fm, G in Cm).

Analysis

  • i (Cm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • III (Eb) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • iv (Fm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • V (G) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable

Tags

pop2010ssoul-blues

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What is the chord progression for Rolling in the Deep?

Rolling in the Deep by Adele uses the chords Cm, Eb, Fm, G in the key of Cm.

The Roman numeral analysis is i – III – iv – V.

What key is Rolling in the Deep in?

Rolling in the Deep by Adele is in the key of Cm.

The primary chords are Cm, Eb, Fm.

Is Rolling in the Deep beginner-friendly?

Rolling in the Deep is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Rolling in the Deep?

Rolling in the Deep is a pop song from 2010.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Rolling in the Deep 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.