Metal · 1990 · advanced

Painkiller

by Judas Priest
Key of F#m advanced 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iVIVIIv
F#mDEC#m
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BPM 100
Key
F#m
Chords
4
Genre
Metal
Year
1990

Painkiller Chord Progression Breakdown

Painkiller (1990) is a advanced metal song that uses the progression i – VI – VII – v (F#m, D, E, C#m in F#m).

Analysis

  • i (F#m) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • VI (D) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • VII (E) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • v (C#m) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality

Tags

metal1990sheavy-metal

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What is the chord progression for Painkiller?

Painkiller by Judas Priest uses the chords F#m, D, E, C#m in the key of F#m.

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

What key is Painkiller in?

Painkiller by Judas Priest is in the key of F#m.

The primary chords are F#m, D, E.

Is Painkiller beginner-friendly?

Painkiller is rated advanced.

This song features complex voicings and advanced techniques.

What genre is Painkiller?

Painkiller is a metal song from 1990.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of metal music.

Can I transpose Painkiller 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.