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I–IV–vi–V Chord Progression Songs

Key of G 4 Chords 115 BPM
G → C → Em → D
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I–IV–vi–V Strum Pattern

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Key of G G – C – Em – D
Key of C C – F – Am – G
Key of D D – G – Bm – A
Key of A A – D – F#m – E
Key of E E – A – C#m – B
Key of F F – Bb – Dm – C

About the I–IV–vi–V Progression

The I–IV–vi–V progression is a close relative of the pop progression but with a twist: the IV chord comes before the vi, creating a different emotional contour. Moving from the bright IV directly to the introspective vi gives it a gentle tug between optimism and reflection — a quality that suits the storytelling tradition of country and folk music perfectly. It also appears frequently in worship music and singer-songwriter material, where its open, flowing quality supports lyrical narratives.

Songs Using the I–IV–vi–V Progression