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in D major · D–Em–G

D
I
Em
ii
G
IV
Progression
I
ii
IV
Key
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What is the I–ii–IV progression?

Beginner-friendly lift from tonic to ii into IV.

Songs that use this

  • Fast Car
  • With a Little Help from My Friends
  • Piano Man

Why it works

These chords outline strong tonic, dominant, and relative minor colors in D 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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