Help Me (Joni) by Joni Mitchell is played in the key of C#m at a advanced difficulty level, originally released in the 1970s. It uses 2 chords — C#m G#7 — arranged in the i-V progression.

About the i-V progression

The i-V is a two-chord minor vamp — the harmonic equivalent of walking in place. It's used to build atmosphere and give a soloist room to stretch. Common in Latin, jazz, and moody folk.

Playing in the key of C#m

C# minor is another barre-heavy key. Capo the 4th fret and use A-minor shapes as a friendlier alternative.

Related songs

More songs in the key of C#m

• Message in a Bottle by The Police
• Equinox by John Coltrane

More songs using the i-V progression

• Brand New Day by Sting
• Roxanne by The Police
• Walking on the Moon by The Police
• Aja by Steely Dan
• Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits
• Caravan by Duke Ellington