Pop · 2015 · beginner

Sorry

by Justin Bieber
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
2015

Sorry Chord Progression Breakdown

Sorry (2015) 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

pop2010sdance-pop

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What is the chord progression for Sorry?

Sorry by Justin Bieber 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 Sorry in?

Sorry by Justin Bieber is in the key of C#m.

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

Is Sorry beginner-friendly?

Yes! Sorry is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Sorry?

Sorry is a pop song from 2015.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Sorry 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.