C# 50s Doo-Wop

I – vi – IV – V progression in C# major

C♯ major
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Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IC#
viA#m
IVF#
VG#

Triad Diagrams — C# 50s Doo-Wop (Guitar)

C# 50s Doo-WopI – vi – IV – V

The C# I–vi–IV–V progression (C# – A#m – F# – G#) is the classic doo-wop sequence from the 1950s. It evokes nostalgia and romantic innocence. With seventh chords (C#Maj7 – A#m7 – F#Maj7 – G#7), it takes on a jazzier, more refined character.

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Chords (triads): C#, A#m, F#, G#.

Chords (7th): C#Maj7, A#m7, F#Maj7, G#7.

Famous songs using this progression

  • Stand By Me – Ben E. King
  • Earth Angel – The Penguins
  • Every Breath You Take – The Police
  • Stay – Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs
  • Blue Moon – Rodgers & Hart