What is the I–IV–I–IV progression?
Gentle two-chord hula sway. Hypnotic and relaxing.
Songs that use this
- Little Grass Shack
- Hukilau Song
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-C-FD major → D-G-D-GE major → E-A-E-AF major → F-Bb-F-BbG major → G-C-G-CA major → A-D-A-DB major → B-E-B-E