D 50s Doo-Wop

I – vi – IV – V progression in D major

D major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
ID
viBm
IVG
VA

Triad Diagrams — D 50s Doo-Wop (Guitar)

D 50s Doo-WopI – vi – IV – V

The D I–vi–IV–V progression (D – Bm – G – A) is the classic doo-wop sequence from the 1950s. It evokes nostalgia and romantic innocence. With seventh chords (DMaj7 – Bm7 – GMaj7 – A7), it takes on a jazzier, more refined character.

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Chords (triads): D, Bm, G, A.

Chords (7th): DMaj7, Bm7, GMaj7, A7.

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