R&B

Amen Cadence Progression (I–IV–I–IV) Chord Progression

I-IV-I-IV-I. Hymn ending. Repeated plagal cadence.

  • gospel
  • amen
  • hymn
  • cadence

Roman numerals

  1. I
  2. IV
  3. I
  4. 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 – F – C – F

Key of G

G – C – G – C

Key of D

D – G – D – G

All R&B chord progressions