Classics

Motown

in C major · C–C7–F–F7

C
I
C
I
F
IV
F
IV
Progression
I
I
IV
IV
Key
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What is the I–I7–IV–IV7 progression?

Classic Motown color with dominant 7ths. Smooth and groovy.

Songs that use this

  • What'd I Say
  • Blue Suede Shoes
  • Shake Rattle and Roll

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.

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