Slow Burn

Why it sounds this way

Slow Burn is a sad chord progression that moves vi – V – IV – iii – ii – I – V – vi (Am G F Em Dm C G Am in C). The feeling walks longing → tension → open → wistful → wander → home → tension → longing. Most of these are plain triads, so the colors feel direct and the outline stays clear. That matches a small tip for this mood: minor chords lean on blue. That is why it fits a scene like “tea getting stronger.” Play it on piano or guitar above, and switch keys if you want it higher or lower.