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I–vi–IV–V

6 Songs

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The I–vi–IV–V chord progression appears in 6 songs across 3 genres.

Songs using this progression are found in keys of G, A.

All 6 Songs with the I–vi–IV–V Progression

Perfect

Ed Sheeran

beginner
G – Em – C – D
Key: G 2017

I Drink Wine

Adele

beginner
G – Em – C – D
Key: G 2021

Tennessee Whiskey

Chris Stapleton

beginner
G – Em – C – D
Key: G 2015

Stand by Me

Ben E. King

beginner
A – F#m – D – E
Key: A 1961

Save Room

John Legend

beginner
G – Em – C – D
Key: G 2006

Every Breath You Take

The Police

beginner
G – Em – C – D
Key: G 1983

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

Over 6 songs use the I–vi–IV–V progression, including "Perfect", "I Drink Wine", "Tennessee Whiskey" and many more across 3 genres.

What does I–vi–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, Country, R&B and more.