Alternative · 2007 · beginner

Time to Pretend

by MGMT
Key of C beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVviIV
CGAmF
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BPM 100
Key
C
Chords
4
Genre
Alternative
Year
2007

Time to Pretend Chord Progression Breakdown

Time to Pretend (2007) is a beginner alternative song that uses the progression I – V – vi – IV (C, G, Am, F in C).

Analysis

  • I (C) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (G) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
  • vi (Am) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • IV (F) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home

Tags

indie2000spsychedelic

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What is the chord progression for Time to Pretend?

Time to Pretend by MGMT uses the chords C, G, Am, F in the key of C.

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

What key is Time to Pretend in?

Time to Pretend by MGMT is in the key of C.

The primary chords are C, G, Am.

Is Time to Pretend beginner-friendly?

Yes! Time to Pretend is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Time to Pretend?

Time to Pretend is a alternative song from 2007.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of alternative music.

Can I transpose Time to Pretend 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.