Major Key · 2 Genres

I–V–IV–vi

4 Songs

RockCountry

The I–V–IV–vi chord progression appears in 4 songs across 2 genres.

Songs using this progression are found in key of D.

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

Learn to Fly

Foo Fighters

beginner
D – A – G – Bm
Key: D 1999

When You Were Young

The Killers

beginner
D – A – G – Bm
Key: D 2006

Chattahoochee

Alan Jackson

beginner
D – A – G – Bm
Key: D 1992

Heaven Beside You

Alice in Chains

intermediate
D – A – G – Bm
Key: D 1995

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

Over 4 songs use the I–V–IV–vi progression, including "Learn to Fly", "When You Were Young", "Chattahoochee" and many more across 2 genres.

What does I–V–IV–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, Country and more.