In a minor key song try giving the section or song a surprise lift by finishing on the major root chord. For example I’ll Be Back is in the key of Am but the verse progression ends on an A major every time.
Am - G6 - Fmaj7 - E - A major.
1963 A Taste of Honey - The Beatles
1964 When I Get Home - The Beatles (0:12)
1964 I’ll Be Back - The Beatles (0:12)
1969 Tin Angel - Joni Mitchell (1:38)
1971 Roundabout - Yes (8:16)
1973 Killing Me Softly With His Song - Roberta Flack (0:27)
1983 Hello - Lionel Ritchie (0:45)
1985 Man In The Iron Mask – Billy Bragg (2:06)
2006 Ain't Talkin' - Bob Dylan (8:34)
2007 The Weight Of Glory - Matt Blick
See Also
Ticket 10: The Aeolian Cadence
Ticket 46: False Picardy
See the full list of songwriting tips here - Tickets To Write
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