What Key is this song in?

Nola

Nola

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Hi, I can't figure out what key this song I wrote is in.

The chords are:

G-Bb-F (verse)

C-G (bridgey type thing)

Bb-F-C (outro/chorus type part)

If it's in F, how does the G major chord fit? Or does it start in G with a flat III and flat VII chord and then modulate to F?

Thanks
 
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thanks everyone. i can see how it's in C, but where would the Bb chord be coming from?
 
I think you've just got a sneaky little modulation going on. It's not that uncommon. The song I have up on the Clinic does that.
 
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I posted a link to the song in the first comment in case hearing it helps at all. like to hear how the chords move. It's an awful technical recording, sorry.

Oh I just read Chilli's comment. Where does that flat 7 chord come from is it borrowed from a mode or something like that?
 
It comes about because someone decided to break the rules. It's not part of a scale, but the rest of your chords indicate the C maj scale. Then you throw in the flatted 7th. What would your A chord be in this song; major or minor?
 
Chili said:
What would your A chord be in this song; major or minor?
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I'm not sure, Chili. I would think it would be minor if it's in C.

That's weird it's common because I've never seen it before and thought it sounded weird and dark. Is there a famous song with it so I can listen?
 
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