Minor Key · 4 Genres

i–VI–VII–v

4 Songs

RockR&BMetalElectronic

The i–VI–VII–v chord progression appears in 4 songs across 4 genres.

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

All 4 Songs with the i–VI–VII–v Progression

Karma Police

Radiohead

intermediate
Am – F – G – Em
Key: Am 1997

Killing Me Softly

Roberta Flack

beginner
Am – F – G – Em
Key: Am 1973

Painkiller

Judas Priest

advanced
F#m – D – E – C#m
Key: F#m 1990

Sour Times

Portishead

intermediate
Bm – G – A – F#m
Key: Bm 1994

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

Over 4 songs use the i–VI–VII–v progression, including "Karma Police", "Killing Me Softly", "Painkiller" and many more across 4 genres.

What does i–VI–VII–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, R&B, Metal, Electronic and more.