How many number one hits did Elvis Presley have? Too many to count, and some of those number ones had only three chords which makes them perfect candidates for the 3 Chord Club.
Each Friday we choose three songs from a specific artist, label or genre of music that we’ll learn by ear. All the songs will contain three chords or less (with the exception of Bonus Chord songs)! You’ll find links to the lyrics but not the chords. That’s where your ears come in. Since you know the song has only one to three chords, try to figure out the changes, or chord progression by ear while watching the YouTube video. Here’s a hint, most of the time the chords will be the I-IV & V or V7 chords. In the Key of C, that’s C-F-G or G7.
Remember, the sound examples may be in various keys. As an added bonus, try to figure out the key of the recording. If you can’t figure out the original key of a song or songs refer to the Extra Credit Hints at the bottom of the post.
Stuck On You (lyrics)
(Hint: Blues)
Teddy Bear (lyrics below video)
(Hint: Bridge IV-V7 etc.)
Good Luck Charm (lyrics)
(Hint: Bonus Chord II7)
Extra Credit Hints:
Stuck On You: Key G (Chords G-C-D7)
Teddy Bear: Key C (Chords C-F-G7)
Good Luck Charm: Key G (Chords G-C-D-A7)
