Reggae Chord Progressions

10 Reggae chord progressions. Pick one to see the chords by key, listen to it and download the MIDI.

• One Drop Progression

  I – IV

  Key of C: C – F

  Basic reggae rhythm progression established by Bob Marley.

• No Woman No Cry Progression

  I – V – VIm – IV

  Key of C: C – G – Am – F

  Bob Marley classic. The standard I-V-vi-IV progression.

• Is This Love Progression

  VIm – IV – I

  Key of C: Am – F – C

  Bob Marley love song. Simple three-chord progression.

• Reggae I-♭VII Progression

  I – ♭VII

  Key of C: C – Bb

  Mixolydian-style reggae progression.

• Roots Reggae Progression

  Im – ♭VII – ♭VI – V

  Key of C: Cm – Bb – Ab – G

  Roots reggae progression expressing Rastafari philosophy.

• Stir It Up Progression

  I – IV

  Key of C: C – F

  Bob Marley classic. Creates groove with 2-chord repetition.

• Ska Upbeat Progression

  I – V – I – IV

  Key of C: C – G – C – F

  Bright upbeat progression from ska, reggae's predecessor.

• Rocksteady Progression

  Imaj7 – IVmaj7 – IIm7 – V7

  Key of C: Cmaj7 – Fmaj7 – Dm7 – G7

  Between ska and reggae. Soulful and romantic.

• Dub Progression

  Im7 – IVm7 – Im7 – ♭VII7

  Key of C: Cm7 – Fm7 – Cm7 – Bb7

  Dub style progression emphasizing bass and drums.

• Redemption Song Progression

  I – IIm – VIm – IV

  Key of C: C – Dm – Am – F

  Bob Marley's acoustic masterpiece. Folk-like elements.