G Epic Borrowed Chords

I – bVI – bIII – bVII progression in G major

G major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IG
bVIE♭
bIIIB♭
bVIIF

Triad Diagrams — G Epic Borrowed Chords (Guitar)

G Epic Borrowed ChordsI – bVI – bIII – bVII

The G I–bVI–bIII–bVII progression (G – Eb – Bb – F) borrows chords from the parallel minor to create an instantly cinematic, heroic atmosphere. The contrast between bright and dark chords is powerful. With sevenths (GMaj7 – EbMaj7 – BbMaj7 – F7), it becomes even more grandiose.

Contemporary / FilmEpic & Heroic4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): G, Eb, Bb, F.

Chords (7th): GMaj7, EbMaj7, BbMaj7, F7.

Famous songs using this progression

  • Rolling in the Deep – Adele
  • Viva la Vida – Coldplay