Rock · 1991 · intermediate

Under the Bridge

by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Key of E intermediate 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IiiIVvi
EF#mAC#m
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BPM 100
Key
E
Chords
4
Genre
Rock
Year
1991

Under the Bridge Chord Progression Breakdown

Under the Bridge (1991) is a intermediate rock song that uses the progression I – ii – IV – vi (E, F#m, A, C#m in E).

Analysis

  • I (E) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • ii (F#m) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • IV (A) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • vi (C#m) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality

Tags

rock1990salternative

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What is the chord progression for Under the Bridge?

Under the Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers uses the chords E, F#m, A, C#m in the key of E.

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

What key is Under the Bridge in?

Under the Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers is in the key of E.

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

Is Under the Bridge beginner-friendly?

Under the Bridge is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Under the Bridge?

Under the Bridge is a rock song from 1991.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose Under the Bridge 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.