Rock · 1999 · beginner

Scar Tissue

by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Key of C beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVviIV
CGAmF
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BPM 100
Key
C
Chords
4
Genre
Rock
Year
1999

Scar Tissue Chord Progression Breakdown

Scar Tissue (1999) is a beginner rock song that uses the progression I – V – vi – IV (C, G, Am, F in C).

Analysis

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

Tags

rock1990salternative

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What is the chord progression for Scar Tissue?

Scar Tissue by Red Hot Chili Peppers uses the chords C, G, Am, F in the key of C.

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

What key is Scar Tissue in?

Scar Tissue by Red Hot Chili Peppers is in the key of C.

The primary chords are C, G, Am.

Is Scar Tissue beginner-friendly?

Yes! Scar Tissue is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Scar Tissue?

Scar Tissue is a rock song from 1999.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose Scar Tissue 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.