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Major 4 Subdominant

in G major · G–D–Am–C

G
I
D
V
Am
ii
C
IV
Progression
I
V
ii
IV
Key
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What is the I–V–ii–IV progression?

Major 4 variant replacing vi with ii for a brighter feel.

Songs that use this

  • Just Like Heaven · The Cure
  • Closing Time · Semisonic
  • All Star · Smash Mouth

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.

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