How to understand the chord progression of 'In My Life'
The songwriting genius behind the Beatles track
Beginner-friendly approach to learning the song
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Today we’re breaking down the genius chord moves inside “In My Life” by The Beatles—one of their most beautifully written and harmonically rich songs.
Even if they didn’t know the official theory terms, the Beatles were using dominant 7s, borrowed chords, flat 7s, and minor 4s like absolute pros.
In this breakdown, I’ll show you how they:
⦿ Add tension with dominant chords
⦿ Shift emotions with minor 4 chords
⦿ Break the key on purpose for a bigger sound
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