Folk

Folk Waltz Progression (I–V7–I–IV) Chord Progression

Folk standard in 3/4 time. Gentle and soft sound.

waltz
triple-meter
calm

Roman numerals

I
V7
I
IV

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 – G7 – C – F

Key of G

G – D7 – G – C

Key of D

D – A7 – D – G

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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
Sound of Silence Progression
Im – ♭III – ♭VII – IV
Blowin' in the Wind Progression
I – IV – I – V
Scarborough Fair Progression
Im – IV – Im – ♭VII

All Folk chord progressions