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I–IV–V–VI

2 Songs

Rock

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

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

All 2 Songs with the I–IV–V–VI Progression

American Idiot

Green Day

intermediate
F# – B – C# – D
Key: F# 2004

Cult of Personality

Living Colour

intermediate
C – F – G – Ab
Key: C 1988

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

Over 2 songs use the I–IV–V–VI progression, including "American Idiot", "Cult of Personality" and many more across 1 genres.

What does I–IV–V–VI 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 and more.