A Day in the Life by The Beatles is played in the key of G at a advanced difficulty level, originally released in the 1960s. It uses 3 chords — G Bm C — arranged in the I-iii-IV progression.
About the I-iii-IV progression
This song is built on the I-iii-IV 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 G
G major is one of the easiest keys on guitar. Its primary chords — G, C, and D — are all open first-position shapes, and the relative minor (Em) is one of the simplest grips on the instrument. A great key to spend time in as a beginner.
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Learn to play A Day in the Life by The Beatles on guitar. It sits in the key of G and uses the I-iii-IV progression with the chords G Bm C.