Pop · 2009 · beginner

Bad Romance

by Lady Gaga
Key of Am beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iVIIIIVII
AmFCG
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BPM 100
Key
Am
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
2009

Bad Romance Chord Progression Breakdown

Bad Romance (2009) is a beginner pop song that uses the progression i – VI – III – VII (Am, F, C, G in Am).

Analysis

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

Tags

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Bad Romance by Lady Gaga — FAQ

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What is the chord progression for Bad Romance?

Bad Romance by Lady Gaga uses the chords Am, F, C, G in the key of Am.

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

What key is Bad Romance in?

Bad Romance by Lady Gaga is in the key of Am.

The primary chords are Am, F, C.

Is Bad Romance beginner-friendly?

Yes! Bad Romance is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Bad Romance?

Bad Romance is a pop song from 2009.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Bad Romance 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.