B Pop Progression

I – V – vi – IV progression in B major

B major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
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IB
VF#
viG#m
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Triad Diagrams — B Pop Progression (Guitar)

B Pop ProgressionI – V – vi – IV

The B I–V–vi–IV progression (B – F# – G#m – E) is the most widely used chord sequence in modern pop music. On guitar, these chords create a perfect balance of brightness and emotional depth. With seventh chords (BMaj7 – F#7 – G#m7 – EMaj7), it gains a richer, more sophisticated texture.

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Chords (triads): B, F#, G#m, E.

Chords (7th): BMaj7, F#7, G#m7, EMaj7.

Famous songs using this progression

  • Let It Be – The Beatles
  • No Woman No Cry – Bob Marley
  • Someone Like You – Adele
  • With or Without You – U2