Spy Chromatic (James Bond)

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Key
Em
Tempo
120
Feel
arpeggiated
Bars
4
Position
Feel
120

About

The iconic chromatic line from spy movie themes. The 5th of the minor chord rises chromatically (B → C → C#) then falls back (C), creating the classic tension and release. This is the signature sound of 007.

Songs that use this chord progression

  • James Bond Theme Monty Norman
  • Goldfinger Shirley Bassey
  • Diamonds Are Forever Shirley Bassey

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