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I–VII–VI–V

3 Songs

Rock

The I–VII–VI–V chord progression appears in 3 songs across 1 genres.

Songs using this progression are found in key of D.

All 3 Songs with the I–VII–VI–V Progression

Killing in the Name

Rage Against the Machine

advanced
D – C – Bb – A
Key: D 1992

Bulls on Parade

Rage Against the Machine

advanced
D – C – Bb – A
Key: D 1996

Testify

Rage Against the Machine

advanced
D – C – Bb – A
Key: D 1999

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What songs use the I–VII–VI–V progression?

Over 3 songs use the I–VII–VI–V progression, including "Killing in the Name", "Bulls on Parade", "Testify" and many more across 1 genres.

What does I–VII–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 Rock and more.