Roy Orbison's "You Got It" Explained: Melody, Hook & Music Theory

For full lesson, click here: https://www.patreon.com/broadcastguit... 0:00 Intro 1:26 Performance 2:37 Whiteboard Theory 7:28 Applying the Concepts In this lesson, we break down “You Got It” by Roy Orbison — a late-career hit that sounds like it could have come straight out of the 1950s. We take a theory-first approach, exploring the song’s borrowed chords, secondary dominants, and memorable hook melody. By understanding how the chorus is built and why the major III chord works so well, you'll gain tools you can apply to countless other songs. Master the hook first by learning the simple three-note melody that drives the chorus Understand secondary dominants and how they create momentum between chords Learn how borrowed chords and chord functions shape the song’s classic sound Topics Covered: Chord progression breakdown in the key of A major The chorus progression: A → C# → F#m → D Understanding the major III chord as a secondary dominant (V/vi) Identifying diatonic chords in A major Using the circle of fifths to find secondary dominants Analyzing the pre-chorus with diatonic harmony Learning the chorus melody from the A major scale Connecting melody notes to underlying chord tones Why the C#7 chord works and how it resolves to F#m Transposing the concepts to other keys for deeper understanding ================================ View the full Broadcast Guitar program:   / collections   Want the full lesson, handwritten tabs, interactive live classes, special guest interviews and more? Head over to the Broadcast Guitar Patreon and start your free trial today:   / membership   ------------------------------------------------------- Broadcast Guitar classes and interviews are filmed with a live audience of guitarists around the world. We study music theory, improvising, arranging and musicianship. If you'd like to join our niche community of musicians and work together, start your FREE trial today here:   / collections   I offer a 5-minute intro meeting with all new Broadcast Guitar members to meet and chat before jumping into the program. Feel free to reach me at: [email protected] Broadcast Guitar includes a deep dive on a Song of the Week. Each live class concludes with an optional Q&A to chat concepts, give practice tips, share performances with fellow members, and the opportunity to attend live Special Guest interviews with professional musicians.