Somebody to Love by Queen is played in the key of Ab at a advanced difficulty level, originally released in the 1970s. It uses 3 chords — Ab Db Eb — arranged in the I-IV-V progression.
About the I-IV-V progression
The I-IV-V progression uses the three primary chords of the key — nothing else. It's the harmonic foundation of blues, folk, country, and early rock and roll. Learning to switch between these three chords fluently in every key is a fundamental milestone for beginner guitarists.
Playing in the key of Ab
Ab major is another all-barre key on guitar. Capo the 1st fret and use G-major shapes as an easier alternative.
Related songs
More songs in the key of Ab
More songs using the I-IV-V progression
Learn to play Somebody to Love by Queen on guitar. It sits in the key of Ab and uses the I-IV-V progression with the chords Ab Db Eb.