Ribbon in the Sky by Stevie Wonder is played in the key of F at a advanced difficulty level, originally released in the 1980s. It uses 2 chords — Fmaj7 Dm7 — arranged in the I-vi progression.

About the I-vi progression

This song is built on the I-vi 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 F

F major is a stretch for beginners. The F chord itself needs a barre or partial shape, and Bb (the IV chord) is a full barre. Many players capo the 3rd fret and use D-major shapes to make this key easier.

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Learn to play Ribbon in the Sky by Stevie Wonder on guitar. It sits in the key of F and uses the I-vi progression with the chords Fmaj7 Dm7.