Pop · 2013 · beginner

Wrecking Ball

by Miley Cyrus
Key of Em beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iVIIIIVII
EmCGD
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BPM 100
Key
Em
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
2013

Wrecking Ball Chord Progression Breakdown

Wrecking Ball (2013) is a beginner pop song that uses the progression i – VI – III – VII (Em, C, G, D in Em).

Analysis

  • i (Em) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • VI (C) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • III (G) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • VII (D) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key

Tags

pop2010sballad

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What is the chord progression for Wrecking Ball?

Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus uses the chords Em, C, G, D in the key of Em.

The Roman numeral analysis is i – VI – III – VII.

What key is Wrecking Ball in?

Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus is in the key of Em.

The primary chords are Em, C, G.

Is Wrecking Ball beginner-friendly?

Yes! Wrecking Ball is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Wrecking Ball?

Wrecking Ball is a pop song from 2013.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Wrecking Ball 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.