OTHER ACTS' ANALYSES

Stairway to Heaven

(Page & Plant / Led Zeppelin)

One of the most famous songs ever. Quite simple, actually, which doesn't change the fact it's a masterpiece. I love the 'Piper' reference!

General Info:

Music by: Jimmy Page
Lyrics by: Robert Plant
Arranged by: Jimmy Page
Written: 1970
Length: 8:02
Released on: 8th November 1971

Produced by: Jimmy Page
Mixed by: George Chkiantz & Andy Johns
Engineered by: Andy Johns

Recorded in: December 1970
Recorded at: Sarm West Studios, Basing Street, London

Key: Am
Metre: 4/4
Form: Acyclic

Drums: John Bonham
Bass: John Paul Jones
Recorders: John Paul Jones
Acoustic Guitars: Jimmy Page
Electric Guitars: Jimmy Page

Vocal: Robert Plant

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Form:

A
A
B
B
A
A
B
B
A
A
C
C
B'
B"
C
C
B'
B"
C
C
B'
B"
C
C
B'
B"'
D
D'
E...
A'

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Harmony:

Am, C, D, E, Em, F and G (i, III, IV, V, v, VI and VII), all in the key of A minor. Typical for old English songs.