Metal · 1980 · intermediate

Crazy Train

by Ozzy Osbourne
Key of F#m intermediate 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iIIIVIVII
F#mADE
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BPM 100
Key
F#m
Chords
4
Genre
Metal
Year
1980

Crazy Train Chord Progression Breakdown

Crazy Train (1980) is a intermediate metal song that uses the progression i – III – VI – VII (F#m, A, D, E in F#m).

Analysis

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

Tags

metal1980sheavy-metal

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What is the chord progression for Crazy Train?

Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne uses the chords F#m, A, D, E in the key of F#m.

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

What key is Crazy Train in?

Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne is in the key of F#m.

The primary chords are F#m, A, D.

Is Crazy Train beginner-friendly?

Crazy Train is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Crazy Train?

Crazy Train is a metal song from 1980.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of metal music.

Can I transpose Crazy Train 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.