R&B
90s R&B Progression (IVmaj7–V7–IIIm7–VIm7) Chord Progression
Progression symbolizing the golden era of 90s R&B, used by TLC, Boyz II Men, and others.
- R&B
- 90s
- groove
Roman numerals
- IVmaj7
- V7
- IIIm7
- VIm7
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
Fmaj7 – G7 – Em7 – Am7
Key of G
Cmaj7 – D7 – Bm7 – Em7
Key of D
Gmaj7 – A7 – F#m7 – Bm7