G 50s Doo-Wop

I – vi – IV – V progression in G major

G major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IG
viEm
IVC
VD

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

G 50s Doo-WopI – vi – IV – V

The G I–vi–IV–V progression (G – Em – C – D) is the classic doo-wop sequence from the 1950s. It evokes nostalgia and romantic innocence. With seventh chords (GMaj7 – Em7 – CMaj7 – D7), it takes on a jazzier, more refined character.

Pop / RockNostalgia4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): G, Em, C, D.

Chords (7th): GMaj7, Em7, CMaj7, D7.

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