Pop · 2010 · beginner

Talking to the Moon

by Bruno Mars
Key of Db beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVviIV
DbAbBbmGb
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BPM 100
Key
Db
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
2010

Talking to the Moon Chord Progression Breakdown

Talking to the Moon (2010) is a beginner pop song that uses the progression I – V – vi – IV (Db, Ab, Bbm, Gb in Db).

Analysis

  • I (Db) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (Ab) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
  • vi (Bbm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • IV (Gb) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home

Tags

pop2010sballad

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What is the chord progression for Talking to the Moon?

Talking to the Moon by Bruno Mars uses the chords Db, Ab, Bbm, Gb in the key of Db.

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

What key is Talking to the Moon in?

Talking to the Moon by Bruno Mars is in the key of Db.

The primary chords are Db, Ab, Bbm.

Is Talking to the Moon beginner-friendly?

Yes! Talking to the Moon is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Talking to the Moon?

Talking to the Moon is a pop song from 2010.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Talking to the Moon 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.