Minor Key · 3 Genres

i–III–VI–VII

3 Songs

PopElectronicMetal

The i–III–VI–VII chord progression appears in 3 songs across 3 genres.

Songs using this progression are found in keys of Fm, F#m.

All 3 Songs with the i–III–VI–VII Progression

Locked Out of Heaven

Bruno Mars

beginner
Fm – Ab – Db – Eb
Key: Fm 2012

Don’t You Worry Child

Swedish House Mafia

beginner
F#m – A – D – E
Key: F#m 2012

Crazy Train

Ozzy Osbourne

intermediate
F#m – A – D – E
Key: F#m 1980

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What songs use the i–III–VI–VII progression?

Over 3 songs use the i–III–VI–VII progression, including "Locked Out of Heaven", "Don’t You Worry Child", "Crazy Train" and many more across 3 genres.

What does i–III–VI–VII 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, Electronic, Metal and more.