Minor Key · 2 Genres

i–III–IV–VI–V

2 Songs

RockCountry

The i–III–IV–VI–V chord progression appears in 2 songs across 2 genres.

Songs using this progression are found in key of Am.

All 2 Songs with the i–III–IV–VI–V Progression

House of the Rising Sun

The Animals

intermediate
Am – C – D – F – E
Key: Am 1964

Jolene

Dolly Parton

beginner
Am – C – D – F – E
Key: Am 1973

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What songs use the i–III–IV–VI–V progression?

Over 2 songs use the i–III–IV–VI–V progression, including "House of the Rising Sun", "Jolene" and many more across 2 genres.

What does i–III–IV–VI–V mean?

Uppercase = major chords, lowercase = minor chords.

The numerals represent scale degrees.

Is this progression good for beginners?

The progression uses 5 unique chords.

What genres use this progression?

It appears across Rock, Country and more.