Jazz

Summertime (Gershwin) Progression (Im7–IVm7–Im7–V7–Im7) Chord Progression

A jazz standard born from Gershwin's opera. Bluesy minor feel.

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Roman numerals

  1. Im7
  2. IVm7
  3. Im7
  4. V7
  5. Im7

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

Cm7 – Fm7 – Cm7 – G7 – Cm7

Key of G

Gm7 – Cm7 – Gm7 – D7 – Gm7

Key of D

Dm7 – Gm7 – Dm7 – A7 – Dm7

All Jazz chord progressions