Major Key · 2 Genres

I–IV–V–ii

3 Songs

RockFolk

The I–IV–V–ii chord progression appears in 3 songs across 2 genres.

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

All 3 Songs with the I–IV–V–ii Progression

Wish You Were Here

Pink Floyd

intermediate
G – C – D – Am
Key: G 1975

Thunderstruck

AC/DC

advanced
A – D – E – Bm
Key: A 1990

Big Yellow Taxi

Joni Mitchell

beginner
D – G – A – Em
Key: D 1970

Related Progressions

I–V–vi–IV
129 songs
i–VI–III–VII
98 songs
I–IV–V–vi
64 songs
I–IV–V
16 songs
I–IV–V7
15 songs
I–IV–V–I
9 songs
← Browse All Progressions

Knowledge Base & FAQs

I–IV–V–ii Progression — FAQ

Everything you need to know about our browser-based Web Audio engine, instruments, and music theory workspace.

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

Over 3 songs use the I–IV–V–ii progression, including "Wish You Were Here", "Thunderstruck", "Big Yellow Taxi" and many more across 2 genres.

What does I–IV–V–ii 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, Folk and more.