G Pop Progression

I – V – vi – IV progression in G major

Key

Chords

Triads7th Chords

Instrument

GuitarUkuleleBass

Harmony

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Chord Voicings

viEm

IVC

BPM: 120

Triad Diagrams — G Pop Progression (Guitar)

viEm

IVC

G Pop Progression — I – V – vi – IV

The G I–V–vi–IV progression (G – D – Em – C) 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 (GMaj7 – D7 – Em7 – CMaj7), it gains a richer, more sophisticated texture.

Pop / RockHope & Joy4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): G, D, Em, C.

Chords (7th): GMaj7, D7, Em7, CMaj7.

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

G Pop Progression

Triad Diagrams — G Pop Progression (Guitar)

G Pop Progression — I – V – vi – IV

Famous songs using this progression

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