Folk · 1975 · intermediate

Tangled Up in Blue

by Bob Dylan
Key of C intermediate 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVVvi
CFGAm
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BPM 100
Key
C
Chords
4
Genre
Folk
Year
1975

Tangled Up in Blue Chord Progression Breakdown

Tangled Up in Blue (1975) is a intermediate folk song that uses the progression I – IV – V – vi (C, F, G, Am 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
  • vi (Am) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality

Tags

folk1970ssinger-songwriter

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What is the chord progression for Tangled Up in Blue?

Tangled Up in Blue by Bob Dylan uses the chords C, F, G, Am in the key of C.

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

What key is Tangled Up in Blue in?

Tangled Up in Blue by Bob Dylan is in the key of C.

The primary chords are C, F, G.

Is Tangled Up in Blue beginner-friendly?

Tangled Up in Blue is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Tangled Up in Blue?

Tangled Up in Blue is a folk song from 1975.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of folk music.

Can I transpose Tangled Up in Blue 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.