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I–V–IV

2 Songs

Rock

The I–V–IV chord progression appears in 2 songs across 1 genres.

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

All 2 Songs with the I–V–IV Progression

Hey Jude

The Beatles

beginner
F – C – Bb
Key: F 1968

Bad Moon Rising

Creedence Clearwater Revival

beginner
D – A – G
Key: D 1969

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What songs use the I–V–IV progression?

Over 2 songs use the I–V–IV progression, including "Hey Jude", "Bad Moon Rising" and many more across 1 genres.

What does I–V–IV mean?

Uppercase = major chords, lowercase = minor chords.

The numerals represent scale degrees.

Is this progression good for beginners?

The progression uses 3 unique chords.

What genres use this progression?

It appears across Rock and more.