Major Key · 2 Genres

I–VII–IV–III

3 Songs

RockMetal

The I–VII–IV–III chord progression appears in 3 songs across 2 genres.

Songs using this progression are found in key of E.

All 3 Songs with the I–VII–IV–III Progression

Back in Black

AC/DC

intermediate
E – D – A – G
Key: E 1980

Whole Lotta Love

Led Zeppelin

advanced
E – D – A – G
Key: E 1969

Ace of Spades

Motörhead

intermediate
E – D – A – G
Key: E 1980

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What songs use the I–VII–IV–III progression?

Over 3 songs use the I–VII–IV–III progression, including "Back in Black", "Whole Lotta Love", "Ace of Spades" and many more across 2 genres.

What does I–VII–IV–III mean?

Uppercase = major chords, lowercase = minor chords.

The numerals represent scale degrees.

Is this progression good for beginners?

The progression uses 4 unique chords.

What genres use this progression?

It appears across Rock, Metal and more.