Major Key · 2 Genres

I–VII–IV–V

5 Songs

RockHip-Hop

The I–VII–IV–V chord progression appears in 5 songs across 2 genres.

Songs using this progression are found in keys of Eb, D, E.

All 5 Songs with the I–VII–IV–V Progression

Everlong

Foo Fighters

intermediate
Eb – Db – Ab – Bb
Key: Eb 1997

Kashmir

Led Zeppelin

advanced
D – C – G – A
Key: D 1975

Sympathy for the Devil

The Rolling Stones

intermediate
E – D – A – B
Key: E 1968

99 Problems

Jay-Z

beginner
D – C – G – A
Key: D 2003

Little Sister

Queens of the Stone Age

beginner
D – C – G – A
Key: D 2005

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

Over 5 songs use the I–VII–IV–V progression, including "Everlong", "Kashmir", "Sympathy for the Devil" and many more across 2 genres.

What does I–VII–IV–V 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, Hip-Hop and more.