The Axis of Awesome 4 Chords

The progression is I V VI IV in whatever key you're using. In this case, it's E B C#m(or Db) A.

what chords are these?

Tocotronic (german band) also used that progression in a few songs, namely die Welt kann mich nicht mehr verstehen (the world doesn't understand me anymore)

You should probley say its a Minor 6th, that could cause alot of confusion for some.

isnt the basic principle the same though, they all have a I V VI IV chord progression, there are a few exceptions but if you were to play that progression you could sing any of these over it as long as its in key

Brilliant! :)

yes. because the scientist uses these chords. LOADS

Coldplay's the scientist should been in here

pretty impressive video, but they are seriously simplifying some of the chord progression of these songs. For example, man in the mirror is I, I(1'st inversion) IV, V (or suss IV depending on the feel). Notice how there is no minor IV chord. They do this with many songs but overall still a clever video.

hahahaha was laughing so hard at the take on me section