Pop

Major 4

in G major · G–D–Em–C

Watch practice short (C)

G

I

D

V

Em

vi

C

IV

Progression

I

V

vi

IV

Key

What is the I–V–vi–IV progression?

The most popular progression in modern music. Used in countless hits.

Songs that use this

I'm Yours · Jason Mraz
Let It Be · The Beatles
No Woman No Cry · Bob Marley & The Wailers

Why it works

These chords outline strong tonic, dominant, and relative minor colors in G 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-G-Am-F D major → D-A-Bm-G E major → E-B-C#m-A F major → F-C-Dm-Bb G major → G-D-Em-C A major → A-E-F#m-D B major → B-F#-G#m-E

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