In terms of chords and melody, The Leftovers (Main Title Theme) is more complex than the typical song, having above average scores in Chord Complexity, Melodic Complexity, Chord Progression Novelty and Chord-Bass Melody.
The Leftovers (Main Title Theme) is written in the key of G Minor. According to the Theorytab database, it is the 6th most popular key among Minor keys and the 14th most popular among all keys. Minor keys, along with major keys, are a common choice for popular music. The three most important chords, built off the 1st, 4th and 5th scale degrees are all minor chords (G minor, C minor, and D minor). See the G Minor Cheat Sheet for popular chords, chord progressions, downloadable midi files and more!