Leaving on a Jet Plane Chord Progression Breakdown
Leaving on a Jet Plane (1966) is a beginner folk song that uses the progression I – IV – V7 – vi (G, C, D7, Em in G).
Analysis
- I (G) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
- IV (C) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
- V7 (D7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color
- vi (Em) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality