C# Pachelbel's Canon

I – V – vi – iii – IV – I – IV – V progression in C# major

C♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IC#
VG#
viA#m
iiiFm
IVF#
IC#
IVF#
VG#

8-Bar Structure

Bar 1C#
Bar 2G#
Bar 3A#m
Bar 4Fm
Bar 5F#
Bar 6C#
Bar 7F#
Bar 8G#

Triad Diagrams — C# Pachelbel's Canon (Guitar)

C# Pachelbel's CanonI – V – vi – iii – IV – I – IV – V

The C# Pachelbel Canon progression (C# – G# – A#m – Fm – F# – C# – F# – G#) is one of the most influential harmonic sequences in music history. Its eight-chord descending bass line has been adapted into pop, rock, and hip-hop. With seventh voicings (C#Maj7 – G#7 – A#m7 – Fm7 – F#Maj7 – C#Maj7 – F#Maj7 – G#7), it gains a lush, orchestral texture.

Classical / PopEpic & Nostalgic4/4 · 8 bars

Chords (triads): C#, G#, A#m, Fm, F#.

Chords (7th): C#Maj7, G#7, A#m7, Fm7, F#Maj7.

Famous songs using this progression

  • Let It Be – The Beatles
  • Memories – Maroon 5
  • Basket Case – Green Day
  • Go West – Village People