Enka

Showa Kayo Progression (Im–IVm7–V7–Im) Chord Progression

Common progression in Showa era popular songs.

Showa
kayo
retro

Roman numerals

Im
IVm7
V7
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 – Fm7 – G7 – Cm

Key of G

Gm – Cm7 – D7 – Gm

Key of D

Dm – Gm7 – A7 – Dm

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Nagashi Style Progression
Im – V7 – Im – ♭VI – V7
Modern Enka Progression
Im7 – IVm7 – ♭VImaj7 – V7
Basic Enka Progression
Im – IVm – V – Im
Tsugaru Strait Winter Style
Im – ♭VII – ♭VI – V7 – Im
Amagi Pass Style
Im – V7 – Im – IV – Im
Kobushi Progression
Im – ♭VI – V7 – Im
Yonanuki Scale Progression
Im – IVm – Im – Vm
Kita Sakaba Style
I – IV – V7 – I

All Enka chord progressions