Arena Rock Anthem (With or Without You)

I → V → vi → IV

Position
D chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for D: string 6: muted, string 5: muted, string 4: open, string 3: fret 2, string 2: fret 3, string 1: fret 2××D
A chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for A: string 6: muted, string 5: open, string 4: fret 2, string 3: fret 2, string 2: fret 2, string 1: open×A
Bm chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for Bm: string 6: muted, string 5: fret 2, string 4: fret 4, string 3: fret 4, string 2: fret 3, string 1: fret 2×Bm
G chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for G: string 6: fret 3, string 5: fret 2, string 4: open, string 3: open, string 2: open, string 1: fret 3G
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About

The endless loop that defined atmospheric arena rock. D-A-Bm-G repeats unchanged throughout the entire song, creating an open-ended mood. The Edge's delay-drenched guitar makes this simple progression sound infinite.

Songs using this progression

  • With or Without You — U2
  • Where the Streets Have No Name — U2
  • Beautiful Day — U2
Arena RockPost-PunkAlternative Rockatmosphericexpansiveanthemicemotional

Related progressions

Shoegaze Dreamy (When the Sun Hits)
I → iii → IV → V
ShoegazeDream Pop
Post-Rock Ambient (Your Hand in Mine)
IV → I → V → vi
Post-RockAmbient