Folk · 1988 · beginner

Fast Car

by Tracy Chapman
Key of C beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVVvi
CFGAm
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BPM 100
Key
C
Chords
4
Genre
Folk
Year
1988

Fast Car Chord Progression Breakdown

Fast Car (1988) is a beginner folk song that uses the progression I – IV – V – vi (C, F, G, Am in C).

Analysis

  • I (C) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • IV (F) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (G) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
  • vi (Am) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality

Tags

folk1980ssinger-songwriter

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What is the chord progression for Fast Car?

Fast Car by Tracy Chapman uses the chords C, F, G, Am in the key of C.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – IV – V – vi.

What key is Fast Car in?

Fast Car by Tracy Chapman is in the key of C.

The primary chords are C, F, G.

Is Fast Car beginner-friendly?

Yes! Fast Car is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Fast Car?

Fast Car is a folk song from 1988.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of folk music.

Can I transpose Fast Car 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.