Valerie Chord Progression Breakdown
Valerie (2006) is a beginner pop song that uses the progression I – IV – V – vi (G, C, D, Em in G).
Analysis
- I (G) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
- IV (C) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
- V (D) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable
- vi (Em) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality