Rock · 2006 · beginner

Chasing Cars

by Snow Patrol
Key of C beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVviIV
CGAmF
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BPM 100
Key
C
Chords
4
Genre
Rock
Year
2006

Chasing Cars Chord Progression Breakdown

Chasing Cars (2006) is a beginner rock song that uses the progression I – V – vi – IV (C, G, Am, F in C).

Analysis

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

Tags

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What is the chord progression for Chasing Cars?

Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol uses the chords C, G, Am, F in the key of C.

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

What key is Chasing Cars in?

Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol is in the key of C.

The primary chords are C, G, Am.

Is Chasing Cars beginner-friendly?

Yes! Chasing Cars is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Chasing Cars?

Chasing Cars is a rock song from 2006.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose Chasing Cars 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.