Rock · 1975 · intermediate

Born to Run

by Bruce Springsteen
Key of C intermediate 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

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

Born to Run Chord Progression Breakdown

Born to Run (1975) is a intermediate rock 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

rock1970sheartland-rock

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What is the chord progression for Born to Run?

Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen uses the chords C, F, G, Am in the key of C.

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

What key is Born to Run in?

Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen is in the key of C.

The primary chords are C, F, G.

Is Born to Run beginner-friendly?

Born to Run is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Born to Run?

Born to Run is a rock song from 1975.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose Born to Run 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.