We're in D major, so the unusual element here is the minor chord on the Dominant A - which would usually be A major.
Pick out notes of these chords in staccato fashion and you get a good Verve-esque sound:
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Lyrics
'Cause it's a bittersweet symphony this life Trying to make ends meet, you're a slave to the money then you die » View more lyrics for Verve : Bitter Sweet Symphony on Google
Chords Used in Verve - Bitter Sweet Symphony
Sheet Music to buy by Verve
Bitter Sweet Symphony By The Verve. By Keith Richards and Mick Jagger. For Piano/Vocal/Chords. Pop/Rock. 6 pages. Published by Alfred Music. Digital Sheet Music
The Freshmen "By The Verve Pipe. For piano, voice, and guitar (chords only). Alternative; Pop; Rock. 5 pages. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music"
