J-POP

Spring Progression (I–IIIm–IVmaj7–V) Chord Progression

A bright and refreshing progression that evokes spring. Perfect for cherry blossom songs.

  • spring
  • fresh
  • bright

Roman numerals

  1. I
  2. IIIm
  3. IVmaj7
  4. 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 – Em – Fmaj7 – G

Key of G

G – Bm – Cmaj7 – D

Key of D

D – F#m – Gmaj7 – A

All J-POP chord progressions