With or Without You Chord Progression Breakdown
With or Without You (1987) is a beginner rock song that uses the progression I – V – vi – IV (D, A, Bm, G in D).
Analysis
- I (D) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
- V (A) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
- vi (Bm) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
- IV (G) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home