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Sad songs written in major keys
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Sad songs written in major keys
I was listening to Ringo Star's fantastic song Photograph and was wondering what other sad or dark songs are written in a major key. The grandaddy of them all is probably Last Caress by the Misfits, but that's on a whole other level of darkness.
I can also think of Last Kiss. What else?
I can also think of Last Kiss. What else?
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Re: Sad songs written in major keys
Bear with me, but this is such a perfect example of what you're talking about. One of the saddest songs on Taylor Swift's new album is also the most upbeat song on the whole album. "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart" is basically a confession of how she was performing the Eras tour night after night during her breakup and convincing everyone she was fine:
By extension it's also recognition of how many people are out there suffering from depression, anxiety, etc. but putting on a show that everything's OK.
By extension it's also recognition of how many people are out there suffering from depression, anxiety, etc. but putting on a show that everything's OK.
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Re: Sad songs written in major keys
Not a minor chord in sight.
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Re: Sad songs written in major keys
Yesterday?McNutt wrote: ↑Sat May 11, 2024 4:36 pm I was listening to Ringo Star's fantastic song Photograph and was wondering what other sad or dark songs are written in a major key. The grandaddy of them all is probably Last Caress by the Misfits, but that's on a whole other level of darkness.
I can also think of Last Kiss. What else?
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Re: Sad songs written in major keys
Bye Bye Love (Everly Brothers)
No Woman No Cry
Free Fallin'
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay
Homeward Bound (S&G)
Imagine
Knockin on Heaven's Door
maybe not exactly dark, but sorta sad.
No Woman No Cry
Free Fallin'
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay
Homeward Bound (S&G)
Imagine
Knockin on Heaven's Door
maybe not exactly dark, but sorta sad.
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Re: Sad songs written in major keys
Not really sad lol
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Re: Sad songs written in major keys
First one that comes to mind.
Another one of my favorites. This one is especially eerie to listen to, considering the song basically predicts the singer’s actual death in a car crash which happened a few weeks after this album released.
Another one of my favorites. This one is especially eerie to listen to, considering the song basically predicts the singer’s actual death in a car crash which happened a few weeks after this album released.
Back on the highway
Under the moon
My final moments
Still wondering about you
When darkness veils the world, four Warriors of Light shall come.
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Re: Sad songs written in major keys
IDK what major keys are but this will make your day.
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Re: Sad songs written in major keys
One for Mother's Day. This is my favorite of many recordings of this song.
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Re: Sad songs written in major keys
As my kids would say, that song slaps.
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Re: Sad songs written in major keys
Same, not being musically inclined. But it sounds like the theme is sad songs that sound happy?
Well, I think the Irish have quite a bit of experience with that, given the whole 'wake' thing and the idea of celebrating one's life vs death. And my fav example of an upbeat sad song would be something like this:
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Re: Sad songs written in major keys
Maybe not sad but scary as hell - Beck's "Girl." I listened to this song for months thinking it was a fun-filled summer bop about a girl the singer likes. Then I read the lyrics and realized it evokes the thoughts of a serial killer stalking his next victim.
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Re: Sad songs written in major keys
Here is a site where you can easily tell the difference between a Major and a minor chord. It starts with C Major, you can click on the letter to change the chord and on the word Major to change it to a minor of that chord, and hit play to hear the sounds.
https://killerrig.com/free-guitar-chord-library/
Generally minor chords are considered to have a "sad" sound, so they are often used for sad songs.
https://killerrig.com/free-guitar-chord-library/
Generally minor chords are considered to have a "sad" sound, so they are often used for sad songs.
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Re: Sad songs written in major keys
"It's Quiet Uptown" from Hamilton.
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Re: Sad songs written in major keys
Good choice...super sad moment in a fantastic musical.Hipolito wrote:"It's Quiet Uptown" from Hamilton.