Rock · 1990 · intermediate

Man in the Box

by Alice in Chains
Key of E intermediate 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIIIIVVII
EGAD
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BPM 100
Key
E
Chords
4
Genre
Rock
Year
1990

Man in the Box Chord Progression Breakdown

Man in the Box (1990) is a intermediate rock song that uses the progression I – III – IV – VII (E, G, A, D in E).

Analysis

  • I (E) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • III (G) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • IV (A) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • VII (D) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key

Tags

rock1990sgrunge

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What is the chord progression for Man in the Box?

Man in the Box by Alice in Chains uses the chords E, G, A, D in the key of E.

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

What key is Man in the Box in?

Man in the Box by Alice in Chains is in the key of E.

The primary chords are E, G, A.

Is Man in the Box beginner-friendly?

Man in the Box is rated intermediate.

Some barre chords or faster changes may be involved.

What genre is Man in the Box?

Man in the Box is a rock song from 1990.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose Man in the Box 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.