F Pachelbel's Canon

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

F major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IF
VC
viDm
iiiAm
IVB♭
IF
IVB♭
VC

8-Bar Structure

Bar 1F
Bar 2C
Bar 3Dm
Bar 4Am
Bar 5B♭
Bar 6F
Bar 7B♭
Bar 8C

Triad Diagrams — F Pachelbel's Canon (Guitar)

F Pachelbel's CanonI – V – vi – iii – IV – I – IV – V

The F Pachelbel Canon progression (F – C – Dm – Am – Bb – F – Bb – C) 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 (FMaj7 – C7 – Dm7 – Am7 – BbMaj7 – FMaj7 – BbMaj7 – C7), it gains a lush, orchestral texture.

Classical / PopEpic & Nostalgic4/4 · 8 bars

Chords (triads): F, C, Dm, Am, Bb.

Chords (7th): FMaj7, C7, Dm7, Am7, BbMaj7.

Famous songs using this progression

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