Rock · 1971 · advanced

Stairway to Heaven

by Led Zeppelin
Key of Am advanced 5 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iIIIIVVIVII
AmCDFG
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BPM 100
Key
Am
Chords
5
Genre
Rock
Year
1971

Stairway to Heaven Chord Progression Breakdown

Stairway to Heaven (1971) is a advanced rock song that uses the progression i – III – IV – VI – VII (Am, C, D, F, G in Am).

Analysis

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

Tags

rock1970sclassic-rock

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Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin — FAQ

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What is the chord progression for Stairway to Heaven?

Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin uses the chords Am, C, D, F, G in the key of Am.

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

What key is Stairway to Heaven in?

Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin is in the key of Am.

The primary chords are Am, C, D.

Is Stairway to Heaven beginner-friendly?

Stairway to Heaven is rated advanced.

This song features complex voicings and advanced techniques.

What genre is Stairway to Heaven?

Stairway to Heaven is a rock song from 1971.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose Stairway to Heaven 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.