E Pop Progression

I – V – vi – IV progression in E major

E major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IE
VB
viC#m
IVA

Triad Diagrams — E Pop Progression (Guitar)

E Pop ProgressionI – V – vi – IV

The E I–V–vi–IV progression (E – B – C#m – A) 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 (EMaj7 – B7 – C#m7 – AMaj7), it gains a richer, more sophisticated texture.

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Chords (triads): E, B, C#m, A.

Chords (7th): EMaj7, B7, C#m7, AMaj7.

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