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Muse

Muse’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” is a rock interpretation of the classic 1967 pop song “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” by Frankie Valli, which has been covered by various artists in different styles. The chord progression of the chorus is characterized by a series of diatonic chords, predominant in Western pop music. This progression follows a typical 1950’s “doowop” pattern present in countless pop and rock songs, utilizing the familiar circle of fourths movement (Dm-G-C) and establishing a straightforward harmonic rhythm.

Chord Progression Analysis with Roman Numerals (borrowed chords in code block):

D minor (iv) – G major (VII) – C major (I) – A minor (vi) – D minor (iv) – G major (VII) – C major (I) – A major (V/vi) – D minor (iv) – G major (VII) – C major (I) – A minor (vi) – D minor (iv) – G major (VII) – C major 7 (Imaj7) – C7 (I7) – C6 (I6) – C major (I) – Ab major (*bVI) – C major (I)

`* Ab major (bVI) is a borrowed chord from the parallel minor key (C minor).`

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Muse

The chord progression from Muse’s “Hate This And I’ll Love You” displays a mix of diatonic and borrowed chords from the parallel minor. The progression is in the key of A major and shows an unconventional use of chords that gives the song its unique sound. It also showcases certain characteristics of Muse’s music style that includes complex chord progressions and frequent changes between major and minor harmonies.

Chord Progression Analysis and Roman Numerals:

A ('I'), Gm ('bVII'), D/F# ('IV/V'), A ('I'),
Gm ('bVII'), D ('IV'), A ('I'), Gm ('bVII'),
D/F# ('IV/V'), A ('I'), Gm ('bVII'), D/F# ('IV/V')

The borrowed chord in this progression is Gm, taken from the parallel minor, A minor:
`Gm (‘bVII’)`

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The Beatles

The progression is in the key of C major. The use of the Bb major is known as modal interchange, where a chord that is not in the key is borrowed from a parallel key, which in this case is C minor. This contributes an interesting tone color to the overall sound. The chord progression does consist a use of slash chords (C/B, C/G) which adds a more complex bassline creating a more harmonically active feeling, and yielding more tension and release.

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The Rolling Stones

“Wild Horses” by the Rolling Stones is performed in the key of G major. However, the initial chord progression beginning on B minor gives it a modal feel, specifically borrowing chords from G Lydian mode (IV of D Major). It’s an interesting mixture of folky rock with a touch of the blues, and the chord progression is largely based around the typical I-IV-V progression found in many rock songs, but with many deviations and additions.

Key: G Major

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Muse

“Feeling Good” by Muse is a cover of the song originally written by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse for the 1964 musical “The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd”. Muse’s version is characterized by its distinct blend of jazz, rock, and pop influences, with strong orchestration and stylistically unique elements that give the song a modern edge while still paying homage to its classic roots.

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Muse – Cant Take My Eyes Off You – Verse 2

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Chord Progression

C, Cmaj7, C7, F, Fm, C, D, Dm7b5, C

Chord Progression Analysis

C Major (‘I’), C Major 7 (‘IMaj7’), C Dominant 7 (‘I7’), F Major (‘IV’), F minor (‘iv’), C Major (‘I’), D Major (‘V/V’), D minor 7♭5 (‘ii7♭5’), C Major (‘I’)

Similar Chord Progressions

1. “My Funny Valentine” (Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart)
Chord progression: C minor (‘i’), Dm7♭5 (‘ii7♭5’), G7 (‘V7’), C minor (‘i’), E♭ Major (‘♭III’), A♭ Major (‘♭VI’), G7 (‘V7’), C minor (‘i’)

2. “Autumn Leaves” (Joseph Kosma)
Chord progression: C minor (‘i’), F7 (‘V7/♭VII’), B♭ Major 7 (‘♭VII’), E♭ Major 7 (‘♭III’), Aø7 (‘iv7♭5’), D7 (‘V7/V’), G minor (‘v’), G7 (‘V7’)

These songs demonstrate similar elements of jazz harmony and the use of extended and altered chords. They also exhibit secondary dominants and borrowed chords in their chord progressions like “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” by Muse.

Musical Analysis

The progression starts with a C Major chord (I chord) followed by an embellishment by moving to Cmaj7, which creates a soothing transition. It then moves to the C7 (I7), which acts as a secondary dominant, leading to F Major (IV).

The next chord is F minor, a borrowed chord from the parallel minor key (C minor). This creates a moody and slightly unexpected shift, since the natural minor iv chord is relatively uncommon in major key progressions but provides a sense of contrast and emotional impact. The progression then returns to the I chord, C Major.

D Major (V/V) is a secondary dominant in the key of C, leading to the Dm7♭5 chord (ii7♭5). This ii7♭5 chord creates a smooth transition back to the I chord (C Major) and adds jazzier harmonic flavors compared to the more predictable ii chord (D minor).

Overall Analysis

The verse 2 chord progression in “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” by Muse follows a typical jazz/pop style with the use of extended and altered chords such as Major 7th and minor 7th ♭5 chords. It also features a variation in line with the different sections of the piece.

Style Analysis

“Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” draws heavily from pop, jazz, and lounge music genres, featuring the use of extended and altered chords which create smooth and expressive transitions. Its distinct harmonic choices, such as the borrowed iv chord, provide a certain emotional complexity and unpredictability that is characteristic of these genres.

Chords in the Verse 2 section of Cant Take My Eyes Off You by Muse are:

C, Cmaj7, C7, F, Fm, C, D, Dm7b5, C

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