This is my simple attempt to analyze the chord progression which the hope of giving you a boost up a level or two. Here are the chords you have availalbe in D minor (aka D Aeolian).

i D min
iio E dim
III F Maj
iv G min
v A min
VI Bb Maj
VII C Maj

Each position in the scale has a role/function in relation to the other chords (...due to that order of half steps and whole steps in a scale which Eddie pointed out)

So your verse is : i, iv, VII, III. Followed by i, iv, VII, i,

The starting iv, VII is a partial cadence generally used to set up resolution. However, you delay that resolution by going to the III. Then finalize with a i, iv, VII, i which is then a full cadence for resolution. Good job with that. I'm guessing your ear told you to go back to i at that point.

Chorus is: VII, i, VII, i, A?
A is not in the D min scale (but if you like it no problem, but a bit hard to determine why it is there). The Amin would fit the scale but the v chord does not resolve the progression and one is left hanging. By the way, generally the Chorus will clearly identify the Key or Tonal Center which in this case is Dm. But you use include the VII (C major) and end on a chord (A) which not in the harmonized scale. This does not clearify if we are in C or Amin or what key? What does you ear tell you about that ending?

At minimum please consider for entertainment purposes only if needed. By the way, this is what Scaler does for your chord progressions. A couple hours "learning" Scaler Software, in return for a lifetime of better music making.



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