The One I Love by R.E.M. is played in the key of Em at a beginner difficulty level, originally released in the 1980s. It uses 2 chords — Em D — arranged in the i-bVII progression.
About the i-bVII progression
This song is built on the i-bVII 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 Em
E minor is arguably the easiest key on guitar. Em, G, C, D, Am, and Bm are its main chords, and everything but Bm sits open. Great for melancholy folk, moody rock, and beginner practice.
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Learn to play The One I Love by R.E.M. on guitar. It sits in the key of Em and uses the i-bVII progression with the chords Em D.