Major Key · 2 Genres

I–iii–IV–V

3 Songs

PopAlternative

The I–iii–IV–V chord progression appears in 3 songs across 2 genres.

Songs using this progression are found in keys of C, F.

All 3 Songs with the I–iii–IV–V Progression

Cardigan

Taylor Swift

beginner
C – Em – F – G
Key: C 2020

When We Were Young

Adele

intermediate
F – Am – Bb – C
Key: F 2015

Two Weeks

Grizzly Bear

beginner
C – Em – F – G
Key: C 2009

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

Over 3 songs use the I–iii–IV–V progression, including "Cardigan", "When We Were Young", "Two Weeks" and many more across 2 genres.

What does I–iii–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 Pop, Alternative and more.