I–V–vi–IV in C

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I–V–vi–IV · C major · Pop

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How it works

The most used progression in pop. Every chord is diatonic and the vi gives one bar of minor before IV lifts it back. Start on vi for the sadder cousin, vi–IV–I–V.

The chords

  • C

    Open

    321×CRE3G5CRE3
  • G

    Open

    213GRB3D5GRB3GR
  • Am

    Open

    231×ARE5ARC♭3E5
  • F

    Barre · E shape · 1st fret

    3421FRC5FRA3C5FR
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