Folk

Blowin' in the Wind Progression (I–IV–I–V) Chord Progression

Bob Dylan's iconic song. Simple three-chord progression.

Bob Dylan
protest-song
60s

Roman numerals

I
IV
I
V

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

C – F – C – G

Key of G

G – C – G – D

Key of D

D – G – D – A

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Scarborough Fair Progression
Im – IV – Im – ♭VII
House of the Rising Sun Progression
Im – ♭III – IV – ♭VI – Im – ♭III – V7 – Im
Folk Waltz Progression
I – V7 – I – IV
Minor Ballad Progression
Im – ♭VII – ♭VI – V7
Appalachian Progression
I – VIm – IV – I
Celtic Folk Progression
I – ♭VII – I – IV
Indie Folk Progression
Imaj7 – IIIm7 – VIm7 – IVmaj7
Travis Picking Progression
I – IV – V – I

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