Famous Blue Raincoat by Leonard Cohen is played in the key of Am at a advanced difficulty level, originally released in the 1970s. It uses 3 chords — Am G F — arranged in the i-bVII-bVI progression.
About the i-bVII-bVI progression
The i-bVII-bVI is a descending minor pattern with roots in flamenco and Andalusian music. Each chord walks down the natural minor scale, creating a moody, Spanish-tinged sound that shows up in metal, film scores, and folk ballads alike.
Playing in the key of Am
A minor is the relative minor of C major, sharing its scale and chord family (Am, Dm, Em, F, G, C) but with a darker, more introspective feel. One of the easiest minor keys for beginners because most of its chords use open shapes.
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Learn to play Famous Blue Raincoat by Leonard Cohen on guitar. It sits in the key of Am and uses the i-bVII-bVI progression with the chords Am G F.