Metal · 1980 · intermediate

Ace of Spades

by Motörhead
Key of E intermediate 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVIIIVIII
EDAG
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BPM 100
Key
E
Chords
4
Genre
Metal
Year
1980

Ace of Spades Chord Progression Breakdown

Ace of Spades (1980) is a intermediate metal song that uses the progression I – VII – IV – III (E, D, A, G in E).

Analysis

  • I (E) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • VII (D) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • IV (A) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • III (G) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home

Tags

metal1980sspeed-metal

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Ace of Spades by Motörhead — FAQ

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What is the chord progression for Ace of Spades?

Ace of Spades by Motörhead uses the chords E, D, A, G in the key of E.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – VII – IV – III.

What key is Ace of Spades in?

Ace of Spades by Motörhead is in the key of E.

The primary chords are E, D, A.

Is Ace of Spades beginner-friendly?

Ace of Spades is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Ace of Spades?

Ace of Spades is a metal song from 1980.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of metal music.

Can I transpose Ace of Spades 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.