Hip-Hop · 2009 · beginner

Run This Town

by Jay-Z
Key of Dm beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iVIIIIVII
DmBbFC
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BPM 100
Key
Dm
Chords
4
Genre
Hip-Hop
Year
2009

Run This Town Chord Progression Breakdown

Run This Town (2009) is a beginner hip-hop 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

hip-hop2000srap

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What is the chord progression for Run This Town?

Run This Town by Jay-Z uses the chords Dm, Bb, F, C in the key of Dm.

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

What key is Run This Town in?

Run This Town by Jay-Z is in the key of Dm.

The primary chords are Dm, Bb, F.

Is Run This Town beginner-friendly?

Yes! Run This Town is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Run This Town?

Run This Town is a hip-hop song from 2009.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of hip-hop music.

Can I transpose Run This Town 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.