Metal · 1970 · beginner

Iron Man

by Black Sabbath
Key of E beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IivVIIIII
EAmDG
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BPM 100
Key
E
Chords
4
Genre
Metal
Year
1970

Iron Man Chord Progression Breakdown

Iron Man (1970) is a beginner metal song that uses the progression I – iv – VII – III (E, Am, D, G in E).

Analysis

  • I (E) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • iv (Am) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • VII (D) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • III (G) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home

Tags

metal1970sheavy-metal

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Iron Man by Black Sabbath — FAQ

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What is the chord progression for Iron Man?

Iron Man by Black Sabbath uses the chords E, Am, D, G in the key of E.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – iv – VII – III.

What key is Iron Man in?

Iron Man by Black Sabbath is in the key of E.

The primary chords are E, Am, D.

Is Iron Man beginner-friendly?

Yes! Iron Man is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Iron Man?

Iron Man is a metal song from 1970.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of metal music.

Can I transpose Iron Man 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.