Rock · 1975 · intermediate

Wish You Were Here

by Pink Floyd
Key of G intermediate 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVVii
GCDAm
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BPM 100
Key
G
Chords
4
Genre
Rock
Year
1975

Wish You Were Here Chord Progression Breakdown

Wish You Were Here (1975) is a intermediate rock song that uses the progression I – IV – V – ii (G, C, D, Am in G).

Analysis

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

Tags

rock1970sprogressive

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What is the chord progression for Wish You Were Here?

Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd uses the chords G, C, D, Am in the key of G.

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

What key is Wish You Were Here in?

Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd is in the key of G.

The primary chords are G, C, D.

Is Wish You Were Here beginner-friendly?

Wish You Were Here is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Wish You Were Here?

Wish You Were Here is a rock song from 1975.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose Wish You Were Here 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.