Pop · 2006 · intermediate

Back to Black

by Amy Winehouse
Key of Dm intermediate 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iVIIIIVII
DmBbFC
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BPM 100
Key
Dm
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
2006

Back to Black Chord Progression Breakdown

Back to Black (2006) is a intermediate pop song that uses the progression i – VI – III – VII (Dm, Bb, F, C in Dm).

Analysis

  • i (Dm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • VI (Bb) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • III (F) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • VII (C) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key

Tags

pop2000sneo-soul

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What is the chord progression for Back to Black?

Back to Black by Amy Winehouse uses the chords Dm, Bb, F, C in the key of Dm.

The Roman numeral analysis is i – VI – III – VII.

What key is Back to Black in?

Back to Black by Amy Winehouse is in the key of Dm.

The primary chords are Dm, Bb, F.

Is Back to Black beginner-friendly?

Back to Black is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Back to Black?

Back to Black is a pop song from 2006.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Back to Black 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.