Hip-Hop · 2015 · intermediate

Alright

by Kendrick Lamar
Key of C#m intermediate 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iVIIIIVII
C#mAEB
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BPM 100
Key
C#m
Chords
4
Genre
Hip-Hop
Year
2015

Alright Chord Progression Breakdown

Alright (2015) is a intermediate hip-hop song that uses the progression i – VI – III – VII (C#m, A, E, B in C#m).

Analysis

  • i (C#m) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • VI (A) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • III (E) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • VII (B) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key

Tags

hip-hop2010srap

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What is the chord progression for Alright?

Alright by Kendrick Lamar uses the chords C#m, A, E, B in the key of C#m.

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

What key is Alright in?

Alright by Kendrick Lamar is in the key of C#m.

The primary chords are C#m, A, E.

Is Alright beginner-friendly?

Alright is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Alright?

Alright is a hip-hop song from 2015.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of hip-hop music.

Can I transpose Alright 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.