Intro/Bridge Principal Key: Eb Fm7/Bb Gm7/Bb Time… I II III IV V7 VI VII Eb Fm Gm Ab Bb7 Cm C Tyler’s Notes on Intro/Chorus The Intro/Bridge is comprised of two minor chords in the key of Eb (Fm7 and Gm7) on top of a pedal note of Bb. This Bb pedal note effectively transfers the Intro into the Verse, which starts on a chord with the same root note…Bbm. Verse Principal Key: Bb Minor Bbm Ebm7 Fm7 Tongue tied or short of breath, don't even try Ebm7 Try a little harder Bbm Ebm7 Fm7 Something's wrong, I'm not naive, you must be strong Ebm7 Ooh, baby, try The Key of Bb Minor Modal I II III IVm Vm VI VII Bbm Co Db Ebm Fm Gb Ab Classical IV^ V Eb F7 Tyler’s Notes on the Verse The Verse consists entirely of minor chords. Beggs’ use of Ebm7 and, more specifically, Fm7, indicate his preference of the Modal Minor over the Classical Minor. The fact this section is comprised entirely of minor chords helps distinguish it from other sections of the song. Pre-Chorus Principal Key: Ebm (NC) Hey girl, move a little closer C#7 You’re… The Key of Ebm Modal I II III IV Vm VI VII Ebm Fo Gb Abm Bbm B C#7 Classical IV^ V Ab Bb Tyler’s Notes on the Pre-Chorus Like the transition from the Intro/Chorus into the Verse in “Hang on Now," this section changes key and moves up a perfect fourth (from Bbm to Ebm ). The beginning of this section is harmonically ambiguous and is identified with the “(NC)" symbol, which stands for “No Chord." This is often seen in jazz and is a very effective key-changing technique. It becomes clear that we are in Ebm when we finally hear the implied C#7 chor as Limahl utters, “You’re…" before the Chorus begins. Chorus Ebm C# B/F# Too shy, shy B/F# (NC) Hush, hush…eye to eye Last Chorus Variation: Ebm C# Too shy, shy B/F# Hush, hush……….. The Key of Eb Minor Modal I II III IV Vm VI VII Ebm Fo Gb Abm Bbm B C#7 Classical IV^ V Ab Bb Tyler’s Notes on the Chorus The Chorus is comprised of a fairly basic descending progression. It is not particularly interesting, as it does not go out of key, but it moves so quickly and has such a catchy hook that all is made well—and in fact—all goes PERFECTLY well. Again, “(NC)" stands for “No Chord," but there are two chords that are implied: Bbm and Bbm/F