Embraceable You by Gershwin is played in the key of G at a advanced difficulty level, originally released in the 1920s. It uses 4 chords — G Em Am7 D7 — arranged in the I-vi-ii-V progression.
About the I-vi-ii-V progression
The I-vi-ii-V is a "circle progression" where each chord's root drops by a fourth. This creates one of the strongest harmonic movements in Western music. It's the backbone of doo-wop, jazz standards, and countless mid-century ballads.
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 Embraceable You by Gershwin on guitar. It sits in the key of G and uses the I-vi-ii-V progression with the chords G Em Am7 D7.