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

  1. I
  2. IVmaj7
  3. V
  4. VIm7
  5. 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

All J-POP chord progressions