Folk & Country

Folk Two-Chord (I-IV)

in C major · C–F

C

I

F

IV

Progression

I

IV

Key

What is the I–IV progression?

Ultra-simple campfire progression using just I and IV.

Songs that use this

He's Got the Whole World
Simple Gifts

Why it works

These chords outline strong tonic, dominant, and relative minor colors in C major—easy to sing and easy to remember on ukulele.

Try in other keys

Same Roman numerals; chords transpose with the key.

C major → C-F D major → D-G E major → E-A F major → F-Bb G major → G-C A major → A-D B major → B-E

Related progressions

Sweet 'n Cheerful Country Roads Country Waltz Freight Train Bluegrass Run Folk Two-Chord