Rock · 1975 · advanced

Bohemian Rhapsody

by Queen
Key of C advanced 5 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVviIVVII
CGAmFBb
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BPM 100
Key
C
Chords
5
Genre
Rock
Year
1975

Bohemian Rhapsody Chord Progression Breakdown

Bohemian Rhapsody (1975) is a advanced rock song that uses the progression I – V – vi – IV – VII (C, G, Am, F, Bb 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
  • VII (Bb) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key

Tags

rock1970sprogressive

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Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen — FAQ

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What is the chord progression for Bohemian Rhapsody?

Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen uses the chords C, G, Am, F, Bb in the key of C.

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

What key is Bohemian Rhapsody in?

Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen is in the key of C.

The primary chords are C, G, Am.

Is Bohemian Rhapsody beginner-friendly?

Bohemian Rhapsody is rated advanced.

This song features complex voicings and advanced techniques.

What genre is Bohemian Rhapsody?

Bohemian Rhapsody is a rock song from 1975.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose Bohemian Rhapsody 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.