J-Pop Graduation (Sakura Falling)

IVmaj7 iii7 vi7 Imaj7 IVmaj7 V7

Key
C
Tempo
72
Feel
ballad
Bars
4
Position
Feel
72

About

The bittersweet sound of Japanese school graduation. Cherry blossoms, farewells, and new beginnings. Extended 7th chords capture that uniquely Japanese sense of 'mono no aware' (the pathos of things).

Songs that use this chord progression

  • Sakura — Ikimono-gakari
  • 3-gatsu 9-ka — Remioromen
  • Sotsugyou — SCANDAL
J-PopBalladAnime OSTbittersweetnostalgichopefulmelancholic

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Anime Melancholic (Hikaru Nara)
VI → VII → i
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J-Pop Bittersweet
IV → V → vi → I
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Heartbreak Pop (drivers license)
I → V → vi → IV
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