Metal · 1970 · beginner

Paranoid

by Black Sabbath
Key of E beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIIIIVVII
EGAD
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BPM 100
Key
E
Chords
4
Genre
Metal
Year
1970

Paranoid Chord Progression Breakdown

Paranoid (1970) is a beginner metal song that uses the progression I – III – IV – VII (E, G, A, D in E).

Analysis

  • I (E) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • III (G) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • IV (A) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • VII (D) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key

Tags

metal1970sheavy-metal

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Paranoid by Black Sabbath — FAQ

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What is the chord progression for Paranoid?

Paranoid by Black Sabbath uses the chords E, G, A, D in the key of E.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – III – IV – VII.

What key is Paranoid in?

Paranoid by Black Sabbath is in the key of E.

The primary chords are E, G, A.

Is Paranoid beginner-friendly?

Yes! Paranoid is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Paranoid?

Paranoid is a metal song from 1970.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of metal music.

Can I transpose Paranoid 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.