In the Air Tonight by Phil Collins is played in the key of D at a intermediate difficulty level, originally released in the 1980s. It uses 3 chords — D C Bb — arranged in the I-bVII-bVI progression.

About the I-bVII-bVI progression

This song is built on the I-bVII-bVI 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 D

D major is a bright, ringing key that suits acoustic strumming. D, A, G, and Bm are your main chords, and everything but Bm sits in open position. The Bm barre is the one hurdle for beginners.

Related songs

More songs in the key of D

• A Case of You by Joni Mitchell
• Court and Spark by Joni Mitchell
• If I Ever Lose My Faith in You by Sting
• Invisible Touch by Genesis
• Land of Confusion by Genesis
• Lately by Stevie Wonder

More songs using the I-bVII-bVI progression

• White Room by Cream