The Rolling Stones – Miss You – Bridge
Miss You < All Analyses
Chord Progression
F, Em, Dm, F, Em, Dm, E, E, Am, DmChord Progression Analysis
Here’s the listing of the full chord names and their corresponding roman numerals:
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F -> F Major (VI)
Em -> E minor (V)
Dm -> D minor (IV)
F -> F Major (VI)
Em -> E minor (V)
Dm -> D minor (IV)
E -> E Major (V)
E -> E Major (V)
Am -> A minor (I)
Dm -> D minor (IV)Borrowed chords:
The inclusion of the E Major chord in this progression is a borrowed chord. Here’s the borrowed chord in code block format:
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E -> E Major (V)Similar Chord Progressions
The V-IV-I progression in the bridge is common in many rock songs.
1. The Beatles’ “I Want to Hold Your Hand”:
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G -> G Major (V)
D -> D Major (IV)
C -> C Major (I)2. Eagles’ “Hotel California”:
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B -> B Minor (V)
F -> F# Major (IV)
A -> A Major (I)3. Fleetwood Mac’s “Go Your Own Way”:
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F -> F Major (V)
C -> C Major (IV)
G -> G Major (I)These all utilise a similar progression, though with different root chords due to different keys.
Musical Analysis
Generally, in the key of A minor, the chord built on E should be a minor chord, i.e., E minor. However, in this chord progression, the song switches to E Major (‘V’), before resolving back to the root Am (‘I’). This gives the song a sense of tension and release, common in many blues songs.
Overall Analysis
“Miss You” by The Rolling Stones is in the key of A minor. The main chord progression in the song is quite consistent — Am, Dm, Am, Am, Dm, Am, Am, Dm — with some variations in the bridge. The song’s chord progression is bluesy in nature, given the usage of minor chords and the parallel movement. In particular, the usage of E, the V chord in A Minor, gives a resolution back to the root chord (Am), which gives the song a sense of tension and release.
Style Analysis
“Miss You” falls under the umbrella of rock and roll with a distinctive bluesy feel. The blues influence comes from the chord progression’s reliance on the minor key and parallel movement used throughout the song. The intro and verse maintain a consistent Am-Dm progression, typical in many blues compositions, which grounds the song in the minor tonality while adding a rhythmic drive. For the bridge, it briefly switches to a VI-V-IV progression, adding variety and interest to the composition before resolving back to the root chord (Am).
What are the chords in: The Rolling Stones – Miss You – Bridge?
F, Em, Dm, F, Em, Dm, E, E, Am, Dm