ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Chord progression

Chord progressions are like puzzles that songwriters use to make up their songs. They are combinations of chords (or notes) that are played in a certain order to create a special sound. Think about it like putting together a really cool jigsaw puzzle. All of the pieces must be placed in the right spots in order to make a great-looking picture. The same thing happens with chord progressions - when the chords are placed in the right order, we're able to create a special and unique sound!