Metal · 1980 · beginner

Breaking the Law

by Judas Priest
Key of F beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVVvi
FBbCDm
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BPM 100
Key
F
Chords
4
Genre
Metal
Year
1980

Breaking the Law Chord Progression Breakdown

Breaking the Law (1980) is a beginner metal song that uses the progression I – IV – V – vi (F, Bb, C, Dm in F).

Analysis

  • I (F) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • IV (Bb) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (C) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
  • vi (Dm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality

Tags

metal1980sheavy-metal

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What is the chord progression for Breaking the Law?

Breaking the Law by Judas Priest uses the chords F, Bb, C, Dm in the key of F.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – IV – V – vi.

What key is Breaking the Law in?

Breaking the Law by Judas Priest is in the key of F.

The primary chords are F, Bb, C.

Is Breaking the Law beginner-friendly?

Yes! Breaking the Law is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Breaking the Law?

Breaking the Law is a metal song from 1980.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of metal music.

Can I transpose Breaking the Law 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.