C# Pop Progression

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

C♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
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IC#
VG#
viA#m
IVF#

Triad Diagrams — C# Pop Progression (Guitar)

C# Pop ProgressionI – V – vi – IV

The C# I–V–vi–IV progression (C# – G# – A#m – F#) 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 (C#Maj7 – G#7 – A#m7 – F#Maj7), it gains a richer, more sophisticated texture.

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

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

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