F Rock & Folk Classic

I – IV – V progression in F major

F major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IF
IVB♭
VC

Triad Diagrams — F Rock & Folk Classic (Guitar)

F Rock & Folk ClassicI – IV – V

The F I–IV–V progression (F – Bb – C) is the three-chord foundation of rock, country, and folk music. These three major chords provide maximum energy with minimum complexity. Adding sevenths (FMaj7 – BbMaj7 – C7) gives it a bluesy edge.

Pop / RockEnergy & Drive4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): F, Bb, C.

Chords (7th): FMaj7, BbMaj7, C7.

Famous songs using this progression

  • Twist and Shout – The Beatles
  • La Bamba – Ritchie Valens
  • Wild Thing – The Troggs