Major Key · 3 Genres

I–IV–vi–V

4 Songs

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The I–IV–vi–V chord progression appears in 4 songs across 3 genres.

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

All 4 Songs with the I–IV–vi–V Progression

Give Me Love

Ed Sheeran

intermediate
G – C – Em – D
Key: G 2011

Welcome to the Black Parade

My Chemical Romance

intermediate
G – C – Em – D
Key: G 2006

Shake It Out

Florence + the Machine

beginner
C – F – Am – G
Key: C 2011

All I Want for Christmas Is You

Mariah Carey

beginner
G – C – Am – D
Key: G 1994

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

Over 4 songs use the I–IV–vi–V progression, including "Give Me Love", "Welcome to the Black Parade", "Shake It Out" and many more across 3 genres.

What does I–IV–vi–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, Rock, Alternative and more.