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I–ii–iii–IV–V

1 Song

R&B

The I–ii–iii–IV–V chord progression appears in 1 song across 1 genres.

Songs using this progression are found in key of G.

All 1 Songs with the I–ii–iii–IV–V Progression

I Heard It Through the Grapevine

Marvin Gaye

beginner
G – Am – Bm – C – D
Key: G 1968

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

Over 1 songs use the I–ii–iii–IV–V progression, including "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" and many more across 1 genres.

What does I–ii–iii–IV–V mean?

Uppercase = major chords, lowercase = minor chords.

The numerals represent scale degrees.

Is this progression good for beginners?

The progression uses 5 unique chords.

What genres use this progression?

It appears across R&B and more.