G Rock & Folk Classic

I – IV – V progression in G major

G major
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IG
IVC
VD

Triad Diagrams — G Rock & Folk Classic (Guitar)

G Rock & Folk ClassicI – IV – V

The G I–IV–V progression (G – C – D) is the three-chord foundation of rock, country, and folk music. These three major chords provide maximum energy with minimum complexity. Adding sevenths (GMaj7 – CMaj7 – D7) gives it a bluesy edge.

Pop / RockEnergy & Drive4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): G, C, D.

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

Famous songs using this progression

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