G# Pop Progression

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

G♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
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IG#
VD#
viFm
IVC#

Triad Diagrams — G# Pop Progression (Guitar)

G# Pop ProgressionI – V – vi – IV

The G# I–V–vi–IV progression (G# – D# – Fm – 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 (G#Maj7 – D#7 – Fm7 – C#Maj7), it gains a richer, more sophisticated texture.

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Chords (triads): G#, D#, Fm, C#.

Chords (7th): G#Maj7, D#7, Fm7, C#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