Sweet 'n Cheerful in D major
Sweet 'n Cheerful is I · IV · V · IV. In D major that is D, G, A. A bright, uplifting campfire-style progression. Loop those chords in order. The same pattern works in any major key.
Songs that use this
- Down on the Corner · Creedence Clearwater Revival
- Green River · Creedence Clearwater Revival
Why it works
In D major this loop is D, G, A (I · IV · V · IV). I is the home chord. V pulls away from home and wants to resolve. IV moves the song forward without leaving the key. Play the chords in order and the pattern is easy to hear on ukulele.
Chords in D major
Jump to each shape used in this loop.
Try in other keys
Same Roman numerals; chords transpose with the key.
C major → C · F · G · FD major → D · G · A · GE major → E · A · B · AF major → F · Bb · C · BbG major → G · C · D · CA major → A · D · E · DB major → B · E · F# · E