J-POP
Hopeful Progression (I–IVmaj7–V–VIm7–IV) Chord Progression
A bright and hopeful progression. Perfect for cheer songs and ending themes.
- bright
- hopeful
- uplifting
Roman numerals
- I
- IVmaj7
- V
- VIm7
- 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 – Fmaj7 – G – Am7 – F
Key of G
G – Cmaj7 – D – Em7 – C
Key of D
D – Gmaj7 – A – Bm7 – G