Rock · 1992 · advanced

Killing in the Name

by Rage Against the Machine
Key of D advanced 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IVIIVIV
DCBbA
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BPM 100
Key
D
Chords
4
Genre
Rock
Year
1992

Killing in the Name Chord Progression Breakdown

Killing in the Name (1992) is a advanced rock song that uses the progression I – VII – VI – V (D, C, Bb, A in D).

Analysis

  • I (D) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • VII (C) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • VI (Bb) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • V (A) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable

Tags

rock1990srap-metal

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What is the chord progression for Killing in the Name?

Killing in the Name by Rage Against the Machine uses the chords D, C, Bb, A in the key of D.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – VII – VI – V.

What key is Killing in the Name in?

Killing in the Name by Rage Against the Machine is in the key of D.

The primary chords are D, C, Bb.

Is Killing in the Name beginner-friendly?

Killing in the Name is rated advanced.

This song features complex voicings and advanced techniques.

What genre is Killing in the Name?

Killing in the Name is a rock song from 1992.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose Killing in the Name 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.