Mr. Brightside Chord Progression Breakdown
Mr. Brightside (2003) is a beginner rock song that uses the progression I – V – vi – ii (C, G, Em, Am in C).
Analysis
- I (C) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
- V (G) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
- vi (Em) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
- ii (Am) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality