I–V–vi–iii–IV–I–IV–V in C

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I–V–vi–iii–IV–I–IV–V · C major · Canon

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How it works

Pachelbel's eight bars, all diatonic, the bass falling in steps and thirds. Loop it and it never wears out, which is why half of pop has borrowed it since.

The chords

  • C

    Open

    321×CRE3G5CRE3
  • G

    Open

    213GRB3D5GRB3GR
  • Am

    Open

    231×ARE5ARC♭3E5
  • Em

    Open

    23ERB5ERG♭3B5ER
  • F

    Barre · E shape · 1st fret

    3421FRC5FRA3C5FR
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