D# Pop Progression

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

D♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
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ID#
VA#
viCm
IVG#

Triad Diagrams — D# Pop Progression (Guitar)

D# Pop ProgressionI – V – vi – IV

The D# I–V–vi–IV progression (D# – A# – Cm – 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 (D#Maj7 – A#7 – Cm7 – G#Maj7), it gains a richer, more sophisticated texture.

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Chords (triads): D#, A#, Cm, G#.

Chords (7th): D#Maj7, A#7, Cm7, G#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