Queen – Save Me – Verse 2
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Chord Progression
[‘G’, ‘D/F#’, ‘Em’, ‘D/F#’, ‘G’, ‘C’, ‘G/B’, ‘Am’, ‘C’, ‘D’, ‘G’, ‘C’, ‘C/E’, ‘G/D’, ‘C/E’, ‘D’]
Chord Progression Analysis
The given verse 2 chord progression is as follows:
`[‘G’, ‘D/F#’, ‘Em’, ‘D/F#’, ‘G’, ‘C’, ‘G/B’, ‘Am’, ‘C’, ‘D’, ‘G’, ‘C’, ‘C/E’, ‘G/D’, ‘C/E’, ‘D’]`.
The chord progression can be written as follows:
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G Major (I),
D Major/F# (V/first inversion),
E minor (vi),
D Major/F# (V/first inversion),
G Major (I),
C Major (IV),
G Major/B (I/first inversion),
A minor (ii),
C Major (IV),
D Major (V),
G Major (I),
C Major (IV),
C Major/E (IV/first inversion),
G Major/D (I/second inversion),
C Major/E (IV/first inversion),
D Major (V)
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Borrowed chords: None found in this section.
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Similar Chord Progressions
Close examples of this progression are harder to find, as its uniqueness lies much in its execution. However, the structure of the verse shows some similarities with other rock and pop songs:
– “Let It Be” by The Beatles plays with a similar progression in the key of C Major. The progression is [‘C’, ‘G’, ‘Am’, ‘F’, ‘C’, ‘G’, ‘F’, ‘C’] – which can be translated in numerical form as: I, V, vi, IV, I, V, IV, I.
– “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz opens with a similar progression in the key of B Major. It goes [‘B’, ‘F#’, ‘G#m’, ‘E’] – corresponding to I, V, vi, IV progression.
In these examples, the exact inversions and variations may not be the same but the “I – V – vi – IV” progression structure is a common theme. It’s in the way the bands utilize and break from these structures that creates their unique sounds.
Musical Analysis
The musical style of this progression is a merging between simple diatonic structures and complex layering of inversions and roots. The grounding chords G, C, and D give a solid backing, and the variations on these chords (such as the first inversion D/F#) add variety and interest.
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Overall Analysis
“Save Me” by Queen is in the key of G Major and it features a number of modulations to closely related keys. It resonates a distinct rock ballad style incorporating unique variations of common chord progressions from rock and pop genres. The progression’s utilization of inverted chords also brings depth and character to the melody.
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Style Analysis
Queen often made use of fairly simple chord structures, but their arrangements elevated these structures to heady heights of orchestral grandeur. They’re known for their creativity in blending various genres: from rock to opera, gospel to progressive, all while sticking to basic scales and harmonies. This progression’s distinctive feature is its execution, as Queen’s distinct sound derives as much from their unique instrumentation, voicing, and orchestration, as from their chord choices.
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What are the chords in: Queen – Save Me – Verse 2?
[‘G’, ‘D/F#’, ‘Em’, ‘D/F#’, ‘G’, ‘C’, ‘G/B’, ‘Am’, ‘C’, ‘D’, ‘G’, ‘C’, ‘C/E’, ‘G/D’, ‘C/E’, ‘D’]
