The Beatles – All My Loving – Solo
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Chord Progression
[‘G’, ‘D’, ‘Em’, ‘A’, ‘D’, ‘D’]
Chord Progression Analysis
Here are the five chords for the solo part of “All My Loving” in correct musical order with their Roman numerals:
– G Major (‘IV’)
– D Major (‘I’)
– E minor (‘ii’)
– A Major (‘V’)
– D Major (‘I’)
Here are the five chords for the full song:
– E minor (‘ii’)
– A7 (‘V7’)
– D Major (‘I’)
– B minor (‘vi’)
– G Major (‘IV’)
Unfortunately, I can’t see a borrowed chord in this progression. Please, don’t forget that borrowed chords are chords borrowed from the parallel minor or major. If a song is in a major key, we can borrow chords from the minor parallel, or vice versa.
“`No borrowed chords in this progression“`
Similar Chord Progressions
The overall progression is very common in pop and rock music.
1. The Beach Boys’ “God Only Knows” also features a ii-V-I progression in its verse Bb, F, Gm, C, F, F, in Bb Major.
2. Similarly, The Zombies’ “She’s Not There” features the ii-V-I progression in F#m B E (in E Major), with the same overarching stability and resolution.
Musical Analysis
Modulating between E minor and D Major, the song’s melody is primarily diatonic, but it includes non-diatonic chords for tension and release. This chord progression allows for a varied melody, contributing to the catchy and memorable nature of the song.
Overall Analysis
“All My Loving” by The Beatles is written in the key of D Major. It’s pop and rock style includes elements of British Invasion and Merseybeat. It shows a common chord progression modified with additional chords and modulation.
Style Analysis
“All My Loving” is typical of the 1960s British Invasion with catchy melodies and simple, but effective chord progressions. The Beatles had a unique ability to write in various styles and this song blends elements of rock and roll with pop.
What are the chords in: The Beatles – All My Loving – Solo?
[‘G’, ‘D’, ‘Em’, ‘A’, ‘D’, ‘D’]
