Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler is played in the key of Ab at a advanced difficulty level, originally released in the 1980s. It uses 2 chords — Fm C — 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 Ab
Ab major is another all-barre key on guitar. Capo the 1st fret and use G-major shapes as an easier alternative.
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Learn to play Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler on guitar. It sits in the key of Ab and uses the i-V progression with the chords Fm C.