Punk

Ramones Classic Progression (I–IV–V–I) Chord Progression

The origin of punk. Three chords I-IV-V.

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Roman numerals

I
IV
V
I

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 – F – G – C

Key of G

G – C – D – G

Key of D

D – G – A – D

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Blitzkrieg Bop Progression
I – IV – V
Sex Pistols Progression
I – ♭VII – IV – I
Pop Punk Classic Progression
I – V – VIm – IV
All The Small Things Progression
I – V – VIm – IV
American Idiot Progression
I – IV – ♭VII – IV
The Clash Style Progression
I – ♭VII – IV – V
Hardcore Progression
Im – ♭VII – ♭VI – V
Skate Punk Progression
I – VIm – IV – V

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