Arena Rock Anthem (With or Without You)

I V vi IV

Key
D
Tempo
111
Feel
arpeggiated
Bars
4
Position
Feel
111

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 that use this chord progression

  • With or Without You — U2
    D – A – Bm – G in D
  • 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
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Post-Rock Ambient (Your Hand in Mine)
IV → I → V → vi
Post-RockAmbient