Don't Bore Us, Key Change The Chorus!
July 22, 2025
It's usually safe to assume that the verse and chorus of a given song will be in the same key. But this isn't always the case! There's no real reason why the chorus of the song has to be in the same key as the verse, and this collection of songs prove it!
Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners
Sk8er Boi by Avril Lavigne
Here There And Everywhere by The Beatles
Penny Lane by The Beatles
The Fool on the Hill by The Beatles
Africa by Toto
We Are the Champions by Queen
Lovefool by The Cardigans
The Zephyr Song by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Head Over Feet by Alanis Morissette
Mexico by James Taylor
Paparazzi by Lady Gaga
Our House by Madness
Chord And Melody Metrics Across Top 5 Songs
In terms of chords and melody, this collection is more complex than the typical song, having above average scores in Chord Complexity, Melodic Complexity, Chord-Melody Tension and Chord Progression Novelty.
