I–vi–IV–V in C

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I–vi–IV–V · C major · 50s

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How it works

The doo-wop changes. vi shares two notes with I, so the first move is gentle; IV–V is the push home. Works at any tempo.

The chords

  • C

    Open

    321×CRE3G5CRE3
  • Am

    Open

    231×ARE5ARC♭3E5
  • F

    Barre · E shape · 1st fret

    3421FRC5FRA3C5FR
  • G

    Open

    213GRB3D5GRB3GR
C major scalein G