Classical

Moonlight Sonata Progression (Im–IVm–V7–Im) Chord Progression

Beethoven. Im-IVm-V7-Im progression.

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Roman numerals

  1. Im
  2. IVm
  3. V7
  4. Im

Roman numerals give each chord’s position relative to the key’s tonic, so the progression sounds the same in any key.

Chords by key

Key of C

Cm – Fm – G7 – Cm

Key of G

Gm – Cm – D7 – Gm

Key of D

Dm – Gm – A7 – Dm

All Classical chord progressions