CHORDS

To optimize smooth transitions between chords in your song, using inversions strategically will minimize large jumps and create a more connected, flowing progression. Here's how I would structure the chords for smoother voice leading:

Verse 1

• C → Root position (C-E-G)

• D → 1st inversion (F#-A-D) → Smooth transition from C-E-G

• F → 2nd inversion (C-F-A) → Keeps the common C from D/F#

• C → Root position (C-E-G) → Natural return

Chorus 1

• E → Root position (E-G#-B)

• F → 1st inversion (A-C-F) → Minimizes movement from E major

• C → 2nd inversion (G-C-E) → Keeps smooth bass movement

• E → Root position (E-G#-B)

• F → 1st inversion (A-C-F)

• C → 2nd inversion (G-C-E)

• D → 1st inversion (F#-A-D) → Keeps smooth stepwise movement

• F → 2nd inversion (C-F-A)

• C → Root position (C-E-G)

Bridge 1

• D → 1st inversion (F#-A-D)

• Dm → 2nd inversion (A-D-F) → Avoids big jumps from D major

• Am → 1st inversion (C-E-A) → Smooth connection from Dm/F

• D → 1st inversion (F#-A-D)

• Dm → 2nd inversion (A-D-F)

• Am → 1st inversion (C-E-A)

• F → 2nd inversion (C-F-A)

• D → 1st inversion (F#-A-D)

• C → Root position (C-E-G)

Why This Works

• Minimizing large jumps: Inversions keep the bass movement stepwise instead of large leaps.

• Common tones: Chords share common notes to keep a smooth, connected flow.

• Better voice leading: Avoids awkward jumps while keeping harmonic progression clear.

Would you like a chord chart with these inversions laid out?

what is the ideal piano chords in regards to switching to next chord to use for the following song? 

Root position, 1st inversion or 2nd inversion?

for example:
C major in Root position C-E-G

C/E is 1st inversion position E-G-C

C/G is 2nd inversion position G-C-E

what is the best chords to use to maximize transitioning from one chord to the next?

The chords used in the song are as follows:

[Verse 1]

C

I am clearly not OK, not OK, not OK

D                 F          C

Earth is clearly not OK today

C

I'm getting warmer every day

C

Every day, every day

D                  F             C

Climate change is fucking me, oi vey

[Chorus 1]

 E                  F    C

I got a tickle in my Gulf Coast

E                     F     C

There's a fever up in my Rockies

E                           F    C

But you know what part hurts the most?

 D               F                  C

It feels like you don't care about me

[Bridge 1]

 D          Dm          Am

It's just going to get worse

  D           Dm      Am

What are you going to do?

 D          Dm         Am

It's just going to get worse

 F               D          C

On your watch, I'm falling apart