Empire State of Mind (2009) is a beginner hip-hop song that uses the progression i – VI – III – VII (F#m, D, A, E in F#m).
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Empire State of Mind by Jay-Z uses the chords F#m, D, A, E in the key of F#m.
The Roman numeral analysis is i – VI – III – VII.
Empire State of Mind by Jay-Z is in the key of F#m.
The primary chords are F#m, D, A.
Yes! Empire State of Mind is rated beginner.
It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.
Empire State of Mind is a hip-hop song from 2009.
Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of hip-hop music.
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.