Major Key · 2 Genres

I–ii–IV–V

2 Songs

PopR&B

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

Songs using this progression are found in keys of G, E.

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

Shake It Off

Taylor Swift

beginner
G – Am – C – D
Key: G 2014

Lovely Day

Bill Withers

beginner
E – F#m – A – B
Key: E 1977

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

Over 2 songs use the I–ii–IV–V progression, including "Shake It Off", "Lovely Day" and many more across 2 genres.

What does I–ii–IV–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 Pop, R&B and more.