Pop · 2012 · beginner

Skyfall

by Adele
Key of Cm beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iVIIIIVII
CmAbEbBb
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BPM 100
Key
Cm
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
2012

Skyfall Chord Progression Breakdown

Skyfall (2012) is a beginner pop song that uses the progression i – VI – III – VII (Cm, Ab, Eb, Bb in Cm).

Analysis

  • i (Cm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • VI (Ab) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • III (Eb) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • VII (Bb) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key

Tags

pop2010ssoundtrack

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What is the chord progression for Skyfall?

Skyfall by Adele uses the chords Cm, Ab, Eb, Bb in the key of Cm.

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

What key is Skyfall in?

Skyfall by Adele is in the key of Cm.

The primary chords are Cm, Ab, Eb.

Is Skyfall beginner-friendly?

Yes! Skyfall is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Skyfall?

Skyfall is a pop song from 2012.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Skyfall 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.