Vance Joy – Riptide – Bridge
Riptide < All Analyses
Chord Progression
[‘Am’, ‘G’, ‘C’, ‘Fmaj7’, ‘Am’, ‘G’, ‘C’, ‘Fmaj7’]
Chord Progression Analysis
– A minor (‘vi’)
– G major (‘V’)
– C major (‘I’)
– F major 7 (‘IV7’)
Borrowed Chord:
– There are no borrowed chords in the bridge, the Fmaj7 is a diatonic chord in the key of C major.
Similar Chord Progressions
1. “Let it Be” by The Beatles – The song utilizes the same chord progression: C, G, Am, F (I, V, vi, IV).
2. “No Woman, No Cry” by Bob Marley – The song utilizes a similar chord progression in the key of C Major: C, G/B, Am, F (I, V/vi, vi, IV).
3. “Someone Like You” by Adele. The song is in the key of A Major but has the exact same progression: A, E, F#m, D (I, V, vi, IV).
Musical Analysis
The song begins with the A minor chord, which acts as a predominant chord leading to the dominant G major, then resolving to the tonic C major. This use of vi-V-I is a common cadence found in many popular and classical music. The Fmaj7 beside its major key diatonic use is often introducing and resolving tension. It is also worth noting that this vi-V-I-IV sequence found in ‘Riptide,’ is one of the most popular four-chord progressions in pop music.
Overall Analysis
“Riptide” by Vance Joy is in the key of C major. The chord progression is a repeated sequence of Am, G, C and Fmaj7, with the Fmaj7 being a borrowed chord from the parallel minor, C minor. Given that the majority of the song follows this pattern, it’s simple yet effective, providing a catchy and persistent structure to the song.
Style Analysis
“Riptide” is a song that falls under the indie folk-pop genre. The song’s simplicity in terms of its chord structure, rhythm, and melody are a reflection of this – it stays true to the genre’s often uplifting, yet raw and organic sound. The song uses mainly open chords which gives it a very open, clear timbre, contributing to its ‘folk’ feel.
What are the chords in: Vance Joy – Riptide – Bridge?
[‘Am’, ‘G’, ‘C’, ‘Fmaj7’, ‘Am’, ‘G’, ‘C’, ‘Fmaj7’]
