Back in Black (1980) is a intermediate rock song that uses the progression I – VII – IV – III (E, D, A, G in E).
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Back in Black by AC/DC uses the chords E, D, A, G in the key of E.
The Roman numeral analysis is I – VII – IV – III.
Back in Black by AC/DC is in the key of E.
The primary chords are E, D, A.
Back in Black is rated intermediate.
Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.
Back in Black is a rock song from 1980.
Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.
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.