G# 50s Doo-Wop

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

G♯ major
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Triads7th Chords
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IG#
viFm
IVC#
VD#

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

G# 50s Doo-WopI – vi – IV – V

The G# I–vi–IV–V progression (G# – Fm – C# – D#) is the classic doo-wop sequence from the 1950s. It evokes nostalgia and romantic innocence. With seventh chords (G#Maj7 – Fm7 – C#Maj7 – D#7), it takes on a jazzier, more refined character.

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Chords (triads): G#, Fm, C#, D#.

Chords (7th): G#Maj7, Fm7, C#Maj7, D#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