![]() ![]() ![]() The verse begins on chord I, with 3 different C chords in C, Cmaj7 and C7. We also have a really nice bassline that descends through F, Eb, D and finally landing on C for the verse, which feels very natural and part of the reason why these chords were chosen. The G7 sets up a perfect cadence to the first chord of the verse, C, as it is the V chord in the key of C. Finally we have a G7 chord with its 5th note, D, in the bass. Immediately, this is followed up with an Eb chord, which is borrowed from the parralel minor key of C Minor. Harrison starts out on F chord, which is the IV chord of C. Here is the same scale harmonised in 4 note chords as an additional reference: C Here is the scale of C Major, harmonised in triads as a reference: C Although it is primarily in the key of C Major, it makes use of plenty of borrowed chords, as well as a nice modulation in the chorus. ![]() “Something” by The Beatles features an extremely sophisticated chord progression, with some advanced music theory concepts which you can borrow to use in your own compositions. “Something” Chord Progression – Music Theory Analysis Outline ![]()
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