Sunny Afternoon by The Kinks is played in the key of Dm at a beginner difficulty level, originally released in the 1960s. It uses 2 chords — Dm C — arranged in the i-bVII progression.
About the i-bVII progression
This song is built on the i-bVII progression. Follow the chord order in the diagrams above, and use the transpose controls if the key doesn't suit your voice.
Playing in the key of Dm
D minor uses Dm, Gm, and A as primary chords. Gm is a barre; Dm and A are open shapes. A common key for folk and Renaissance-influenced music.
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Learn to play Sunny Afternoon by The Kinks on guitar. It sits in the key of Dm and uses the i-bVII progression with the chords Dm C.