Chords in the Key of G minor

The key of G minor has 2 flats (B♭, E♭). Its chords are Gm · Adim · B♭ · Cm · Dm · E♭ · F, and most songs are built around Gm · Cm · Dm · E♭.

Chords in G minor

Degree	Chord	Type
i	Gm	minor
ii°	Adim	diminished
III	B♭	major
iv	Cm	minor
v	Dm	minor
VI	E♭	major
VII	F	major
V7 (harmonic minor)	D7	dominant 7th — common right before returning to i in minor songs

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Chords in the key of G minor — guitar chord charts for Gm, Adim, Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb, F — All on one image — long-press (or right-click) to save it.

Common chord progressions

i–VI–III–VII (minor pop)

Gm E♭B♭F

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i–iv–v–i

Gm Cm Dm Gm

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i–VII–VI–VII

Gm F E♭F

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i–iv–V7–i (minor cadence)

GmCmD7Gm

Play it easier with a capo

Capo on fret 3 + E minor shapes → sounds in G minor
Capo on fret 5 + D minor shapes → sounds in G minor

Related keys and scales

Relative key: Bb major — same key signature.

A half step up: G# minor · a half step down: F# minor

Scales: G natural minor scale · G minor pentatonic

FAQ

What chords are in the key of G minor?

The diatonic chords of G minor are Gm, Adim, Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb, F. Most songs revolve around Gm, Cm, Dm, Eb, and D7 shows up often too.

How can I play in G minor more easily on guitar?

With a capo you can use easier shapes: capo 3 + E minor shapes, capo 5 + D minor shapes.

How many sharps or flats does G minor have?

2 flats (B♭, E♭). Its relative key, Bb major, shares the same key signature.

How do I transpose a song to G minor?

Move every chord by the same number of semitones — the progression player has a transpose control. For a whole PDF song sheet, the Buskermate app reads the chords and changes the key in one go.

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