Josie by Steely Dan is played in the key of Cm at a advanced difficulty level, originally released in the 1970s. It uses 2 chords — Cm G7 — 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 Cm
C minor uses Cm, Fm, and G7 — mostly barre chords on guitar. Songs in Cm are often played with a capo on the 3rd fret using A-minor shapes.
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Learn to play Josie by Steely Dan on guitar. It sits in the key of Cm and uses the i-V progression with the chords Cm G7.