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Bohemian Rhapsody (Ballad Section) (I–VIm–VIIdim–IIIm–IV) Chord Progression
Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' ballad section. Complex and beautiful.
- progressive
- Queen
- complex
Roman numerals
- I
- VIm
- VIIdim
- IIIm
- IV
Roman numerals give each chord’s position relative to the key’s tonic, so the progression sounds the same in any key.
Chords by key
Key of C
C – Am – Bdim – Em – F
Key of G
G – Em – F#dim – Bm – C
Key of D
D – Bm – C#dim – F#m – G