Pop

Major 4

in G major · G–D–Em–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
Let It Be
No Woman No Cry

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-Dbm-A F major → F-C-Dm-Bb G major → G-D-Em-C A major → A-E-F#m-D B major → B-F#-Abm-E

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