Minor Key · 2 Genres

i–III–VII–V

2 Songs

FolkAlternative

The i–III–VII–V chord progression appears in 2 songs across 2 genres.

Songs using this progression are found in key of Am.

All 2 Songs with the i–III–VII–V Progression

Diamonds and Rust

Joan Baez

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

Riptide

Vance Joy

beginner
Am – C – G – D
Key: Am 2013

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What songs use the i–III–VII–V progression?

Over 2 songs use the i–III–VII–V progression, including "Diamonds and Rust", "Riptide" and many more across 2 genres.

What does i–III–VII–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 Folk, Alternative and more.