MGMT – Kids – Verse
Kids < All Analyses
Chord Progression
F#m, D, A, E/G#, F#m, D, A, E/G#, F#m, D, A, E/G#, F#m, D, A, E/G#
Chord Progression Analysis
F# minor (vi) – D major (IV) – A major (I) – E major/G# (V)
Borrowed Chords:
There are no borrowed chords in this progression.
Similar Chord Progressions
1. Journey – “Don’t Stop Believin’” (E major)
Chord progression: C#m (vi) – A (IV) – E (I) – B (V)
2. The Chainsmokers & Coldplay – “Something Just Like This” (B major)
Chord progression: G#m (vi) – E (IV) – B (I) – F# (V)
3. Green Day – “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” (F minor)
Chord progression: Fm (vi) – Db (IV) – Ab (I) – Eb (V)
Musical Analysis
The verse of “Kids” starts with the vi (F#m) chord which produces a somber, yet somewhat ambiguous tonal characteristic due to utilizing the 1st, 3rd, and 6th scale degrees. The progression then moves to the IV (D) chord, a subdominant chord that introduces a contrasting, but still consonant, tonal color. The next chord, I (A), is the tonic chord and provides a sense of resolution and consonance. Finally, the V (E/G#) chord with the 3rd in the bass (G#) adds tension by setting up a dominant-function that resolves back to the vi (F#m) chord.
Overall Analysis
The chord progression for the verse of “Kids” by MGMT is a simple and diatonic progression in the key of A major, following the vi-IV-I-V pattern. It is common in pop music and creates a sense of tension and release throughout the progression. The chords are played using predominantly major and minor triads, with an inversion in the V chord (E/G#).
Style Analysis
This chord progression has a modern pop/rock vibe. The repetition of the vi-IV-I-V pattern creates a catchy and memorable hook that supports the melody. The use of predominantly major and minor triads provides a clean and familiar sound, while the V chord’s inversion adds interest to the progression.
What are the chords in: MGMT – Kids – Verse?
F#m, D, A, E/G#, F#m, D, A, E/G#, F#m, D, A, E/G#, F#m, D, A, E/G#
