Last Christmas by Wham! is played in the key of D at a beginner difficulty level, originally released in the 1980s. It uses 4 chords — D Bm Em7 A — 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 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.
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Learn to play Last Christmas by Wham! on guitar. It sits in the key of D and uses the I-vi-ii-V progression with the chords D Bm Em7 A.