What are some examples of inversions in pop music?

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What are some examples of inversions in pop music?

Some examples of inversions in pop music include:

1. "Hey Jude" by The Beatles - The chord progression in the chorus (F-C-C7-F) features inversions of the F and C chords.

2. "Someone Like You" by Adele - The verse progression (A-E-F#m-D) includes inversions of the A and F#m chords.

3. "Clocks" by Coldplay - The main piano riff is based on an inversion of the C major chord.

4. "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen (covered by various artists) - The chord progression (C-Am-F-G) includes inversions of the C and F chords.

5. "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey - The chorus progression (E-B-C#m-A) features inversions of the E and C#m chords.

These are just a few examples, as inversions are commonly used in pop music to add variety and create interesting harmonic progressions.