Grizzly Bear – Yet Again – VERSE 3
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Chord Progression
[‘Am’, ‘G’, ‘C’, ‘F’, ‘F’, ‘Em’, ‘Am’, ‘Dm’, ‘Am’, ‘G’, ‘C’, ‘F’, ‘F’, ‘Em’, ‘Am’, ‘Dm’, ‘Am’, ‘G’, ‘C’, ‘F’, ‘F’, ‘Em’, ‘Am’, ‘Dm’]
Chord Progression Analysis
This is the chord progression for Verse 3:
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– A minor (‘i’)
– G major (‘VII’)
– C major (‘III’)
– F major (‘VI’)
– F major (‘VI’)
– E minor (‘v’)
– A minor (‘i’)
– D minor (‘iv’)
– A minor (‘i’)
– G major (‘VII’)
– C major (‘III’)
– F major (‘VI’)
– F major (‘VI’)
– E minor (‘v’)
– A minor (‘i’)
– D minor (‘iv’)
– A minor (‘i’)
– G major (‘VII’)
– C major (‘III’)
– F major (‘VI’)
– F major (‘VI’)
– E minor (‘v’)
– A minor (‘i’)
– D minor (‘iv’)
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Borrowed chord:
“` D minor (‘iv’) is a borrowed chord from the parallel key (A minor) “`
Similar Chord Progressions
1. Radiohead – Paranoid Android [“Em, G, D, Am”]
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– E minor (‘i’)
– G major (‘III’)
– D major (‘VII’)
– A minor (‘iv’)
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2. Smashing Pumpkins – 1979 [“G, D, C, C”]
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– G major (‘I’)
– D major (‘V’)
– C major (‘IV’)
– C major (‘IV’)
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These songs show similar use of the minor i chord, and also employ sequences of III, VII, and IV chords. They share a similar exploratory, haunting quality with “Yet Again”.
Musical Analysis
In A minor, the primary chords are Am, Dm, Em (i, iv, V). Here, we see those primary chords present, along with chords borrowed from the parallel major (A major)—those chords being C, F, G which are III, VI, and VII respectively. The presence of ‘VII’ (G major) and ‘VI’ (F major) chords add a mixolydian flavor to the song. The repeating sequence of ‘III-VI-VI-V’ contributes to the haunting feeling of the progression.
Overall Analysis
“Yet Again” by Grizzly Bear uses a repetitive verse structure that has a fairly common, major-oriented progression, but develops interest by alternating the exact sequence of chords that it employs. This gives the song a haunting but familiar atmosphere. The mixture of minor and major chords, along with the presence of a borrowed chord, creates tension and release within each verse.
Style Analysis
Grizzly Bear’s style is often characterized by complex harmonic structures and detailed arrangements. Their use of dynamics and layering in “Yet Again” is typical of their oeuvre and creates a sense of space, depth, and emotional resonance. The progression and construction of the song reflect influences from both classic rock and progressive pop, marrying simplicity in song structure with a complex and emotionally charged harmonic language.
What are the chords in: Grizzly Bear – Yet Again – VERSE 3?
[‘Am’, ‘G’, ‘C’, ‘F’, ‘F’, ‘Em’, ‘Am’, ‘Dm’, ‘Am’, ‘G’, ‘C’, ‘F’, ‘F’, ‘Em’, ‘Am’, ‘Dm’, ‘Am’, ‘G’, ‘C’, ‘F’, ‘F’, ‘Em’, ‘Am’, ‘Dm’]
