R&B · 1972 · intermediate

Superstition

by Stevie Wonder
Key of Eb intermediate 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IviiiV
EbCmFmBb
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BPM 100
Key
Eb
Chords
4
Genre
R&B
Year
1972

Superstition Chord Progression Breakdown

Superstition (1972) is a intermediate r&b song that uses the progression I – vi – ii – V (Eb, Cm, Fm, Bb in Eb).

Analysis

  • I (Eb) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • vi (Cm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • ii (Fm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • V (Bb) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable

Tags

rnb1970sfunk

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What is the chord progression for Superstition?

Superstition by Stevie Wonder uses the chords Eb, Cm, Fm, Bb in the key of Eb.

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

What key is Superstition in?

Superstition by Stevie Wonder is in the key of Eb.

The primary chords are Eb, Cm, Fm.

Is Superstition beginner-friendly?

Superstition is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Superstition?

Superstition is a r&b song from 1972.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of r&b music.

Can I transpose Superstition 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.