D Pop Progression

I – V – vi – IV progression in D major

D major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
ID
VA
viBm
IVG

Triad Diagrams — D Pop Progression (Guitar)

D Pop ProgressionI – V – vi – IV

The D I–V–vi–IV progression (D – A – Bm – G) 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 (DMaj7 – A7 – Bm7 – GMaj7), it gains a richer, more sophisticated texture.

Pop / RockHope & Joy4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): D, A, Bm, G.

Chords (7th): DMaj7, A7, Bm7, GMaj7.

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