Minor Key · 3 Genres

i–iv–VII–III

4 Songs

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The i–iv–VII–III chord progression appears in 4 songs across 3 genres.

Songs using this progression are found in keys of Dm, Am.

All 4 Songs with the i–iv–VII–III Progression

Uptown Funk

Bruno Mars

intermediate
Dm – Gm – C – F
Key: Dm 2014

Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone

The Temptations

intermediate
Dm – Gm – C – F
Key: Dm 1972

Oye Como Va

Santana

beginner
Dm – Gm – C – F
Key: Dm 1970

Alejandro

Lady Gaga

beginner
Am – Dm – G – C
Key: Am 2009

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

Over 4 songs use the i–iv–VII–III progression, including "Uptown Funk", "Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone", "Oye Como Va" and many more across 3 genres.

What does i–iv–VII–III 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, Latin and more.