F# 50s Doo-Wop

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

F♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IF#
viD#m
IVB
VC#

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

F# 50s Doo-WopI – vi – IV – V

The F# I–vi–IV–V progression (F# – D#m – B – C#) is the classic doo-wop sequence from the 1950s. It evokes nostalgia and romantic innocence. With seventh chords (F#Maj7 – D#m7 – BMaj7 – C#7), it takes on a jazzier, more refined character.

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Chords (triads): F#, D#m, B, C#.

Chords (7th): F#Maj7, D#m7, BMaj7, C#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