My Girl Chord Progression Breakdown
My Girl (1964) is a beginner r&b song that uses the progression I – IV – V – vi (C, F, G, Em in C).
Analysis
- I (C) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
- IV (F) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
- V (G) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
- vi (Em) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality