Rock · 1996 · advanced

Bulls on Parade

by Rage Against the Machine
Key of D advanced 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVIIVIV
DCBbA
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BPM 100
Key
D
Chords
4
Genre
Rock
Year
1996

Bulls on Parade Chord Progression Breakdown

Bulls on Parade (1996) is a advanced rock song that uses the progression I – VII – VI – V (D, C, Bb, A in D).

Analysis

  • I (D) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • VII (C) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • VI (Bb) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • V (A) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable

Tags

rock1990srap-metal

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What is the chord progression for Bulls on Parade?

Bulls on Parade by Rage Against the Machine uses the chords D, C, Bb, A in the key of D.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – VII – VI – V.

What key is Bulls on Parade in?

Bulls on Parade by Rage Against the Machine is in the key of D.

The primary chords are D, C, Bb.

Is Bulls on Parade beginner-friendly?

Bulls on Parade is rated advanced.

This song features complex voicings and advanced techniques.

What genre is Bulls on Parade?

Bulls on Parade is a rock song from 1996.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose Bulls on Parade 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.