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The chord progression in verse 2 of Stephen Sanchez’s “Until I Found You” is tonal and grounded in the key of G major throughout. The progression follows a strong, clearly structured pattern with repeated use of the G, Bm, C chords and a concluding D chord used to transition to the following sections. Stephen Sanchez makes significant use of the I-iii-IV chord progression in G major (G-Bm-C), which gives the song its flowing, harmonically stable character.

The chord progression in verse 2 of Stephen Sanchez’s “Until I Found You” is tonal and grounded in the key of G major throughout. The progression follows a strong, clearly structured pattern with repeated use of the G, Bm, C chords and a concluding D chord used to transition to the following sections. Stephen Sanchez makes significant use of the I-iii-IV chord progression in G major (G-Bm-C), which gives the song its flowing, harmonically stable character.

“Exit Music (For a Film)” by Radiohead features a unique and somewhat complex chord progression, particularly in the second verse. The song can be viewed as being in A minor, with various borrowed chords and non-diatonic chords. The chord progression reflects Radiohead’s experimental and innovative approach to harmony and songwriting.

“Strawberry Fields Forever” by The Beatles is one of the excellent examples of the unique and complex style popular in the late 1960’s. It is in the key of E and further progresses to F# minor. The progression utilizes modal interchange, chromaticism, and unusual chord progressions to create a dreamlike and psychedelic landscape that perfectly suits the lyrical theme of the song.

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The chord progression in verse 2 of Stephen Sanchez’s “Until I Found You” is tonal and grounded in the key of G major throughout. The progression follows a strong, clearly structured pattern with repeated use of the G, Bm, C chords and a concluding D chord used to transition to the following sections. Stephen Sanchez makes significant use of the I-iii-IV chord progression in G major (G-Bm-C), which gives the song its flowing, harmonically stable character.