J-Pop Bittersweet

IV V vi I

Key
C
Tempo
125
Feel
upbeat
Bars
4
Position
Feel
125

About

A variation of the Royal Road that resolves to the I chord, creating a bittersweet but hopeful feeling. Common in emotional J-pop ballads.

Songs that use this chord progression

  • First Love Utada Hikaru
  • Lemon Kenshi Yonezu
  • Marigold Aimyon

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