R&B · 1967 · beginner

Respect

by Aretha Franklin
Key of C beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVVI
CFGC
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BPM 100
Key
C
Chords
4
Genre
R&B
Year
1967

Respect Chord Progression Breakdown

Respect (1967) is a beginner r&b song that uses the progression I – IV – V – I (C, F, G, C in C).

Analysis

  • I (C) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • IV (F) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (G) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
  • I (C) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home

Tags

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What is the chord progression for Respect?

Respect by Aretha Franklin uses the chords C, F, G, C in the key of C.

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

What key is Respect in?

Respect by Aretha Franklin is in the key of C.

The primary chords are C, F, G.

Is Respect beginner-friendly?

Yes! Respect is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Respect?

Respect is a r&b song from 1967.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of r&b music.

Can I transpose Respect 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.