Episode 139: “Eight Miles High” by the Byrds
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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The Chords With Roots C, F, B, E, A, D, G
The descending cycle of fifths is used in all sorts of music. Usually when going downwards, you tend to cheat a bit and sharpen one of the notes so you can stay in one key. So you get chords with roots C, F, B, E, A, D, G. Everything from you never give me your money by the Beatles to I Will Survive by Glovea Gaina.
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