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#
viCm
IVG#
VA#

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

D# 50s Doo-WopI – vi – IV – V

The D# I–vi–IV–V progression (D# – Cm – G# – A#) is the classic doo-wop sequence from the 1950s. It evokes nostalgia and romantic innocence. With seventh chords (D#Maj7 – Cm7 – G#Maj7 – A#7), it takes on a jazzier, more refined character.

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Chords (triads): D#, Cm, G#, A#.

Chords (7th): D#Maj7, Cm7, G#Maj7, A#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