I–V–vi–IV–I

An extension of the ubiquitous I–V–vi–IV progression, adding a return to the tonic for a satisfying resolution. The extra I chord at the end gives phrases a conclusive landing point.

Pattern: I – V – vi – IV – I   Example in C Major: C – G – Am – F – C

Genre: pop, rock   Difficulty: intermediate

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C Major C – G – Am – F – C G Major G – D – Em – C – G D Major D – A – Bm – G – D A Major A – E – F♯m – D – A E Major E – B – C♯m – A – E B Major B – F♯ – G♯m – E – B F♯ Major F♯ – C♯ – D♯m – B – F♯ F Major F – C – Dm – B♭ – F B♭ Major B♭ – F – Gm – E♭ – B♭ E♭ Major E♭ – B♭ – Cm – A♭ – E♭ A♭ Major A♭ – E♭ – Fm – D♭ – A♭ D♭ Major D♭ – A♭ – Bbm – G♭ – D♭

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