F# Pop Progression

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

F♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IF#
VC#
viD#m
IVB

Triad Diagrams — F# Pop Progression (Guitar)

F# Pop ProgressionI – V – vi – IV

The F# I–V–vi–IV progression (F# – C# – D#m – B) 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 (F#Maj7 – C#7 – D#m7 – BMaj7), it gains a richer, more sophisticated texture.

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Chords (triads): F#, C#, D#m, B.

Chords (7th): F#Maj7, C#7, D#m7, BMaj7.

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