Wonderwall by Oasis is played in the key of G at a beginner difficulty level, originally released in the 1990s. It uses 4 chords — Em G D A — arranged in the vi-IV-I-V progression.
About the vi-IV-I-V progression
The vi-IV-I-V progression is a rotation of the classic four-chord pop pattern that starts on the relative minor. Because it opens on a minor chord and resolves upward, it feels darker and more emotionally weighted than starting on the tonic. It's a favorite of ballads and songs with a melancholic mood.
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 Wonderwall by Oasis on guitar. It sits in the key of G and uses the vi-IV-I-V progression with the chords Em G D A.