Rock · 1997 · advanced

Paranoid Android

by Radiohead
Key of C advanced 5 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIIiiiIVV
CDEmFG
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BPM 100
Key
C
Chords
5
Genre
Rock
Year
1997

Paranoid Android Chord Progression Breakdown

Paranoid Android (1997) is a advanced rock song that uses the progression I – II – iii – IV – V (C, D, Em, F, G in C).

Analysis

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

Tags

rock1990salternative

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What is the chord progression for Paranoid Android?

Paranoid Android by Radiohead uses the chords C, D, Em, F, G in the key of C.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – II – iii – IV – V.

What key is Paranoid Android in?

Paranoid Android by Radiohead is in the key of C.

The primary chords are C, D, Em.

Is Paranoid Android beginner-friendly?

Paranoid Android is rated advanced.

This song features complex voicings and advanced techniques.

What genre is Paranoid Android?

Paranoid Android is a rock song from 1997.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose Paranoid Android 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.