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Respect (Aretha Franklin) Progression (I7–IV7–I7–V7) Chord Progression

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Roman numerals

I7
IV7
I7
V7

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

C7 – F7 – C7 – G7

Key of G

G7 – C7 – G7 – D7

Key of D

D7 – G7 – D7 – A7

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Stand by Me Progression
I – VIm – IV – V
If I Ain't Got You Verse
Imaj7 – VIm7 – IIm7 – V7
If I Ain't Got You Chorus
IVmaj7 – IIIm7 – IIm7 – Imaj7
Blinding Lights Progression
IVm – Im – ♭III – ♭VII
Erykah Badu Progression
IIm7 – V7 – Imaj7 – IVmaj7
D'Angelo Progression
IIm7 – V7 – Imaj7 – VIm7
Peaches Progression
VIm7 – IVmaj7 – Imaj7 – V7
No Diggity Progression
Im7 – IV7 – ♭VII7 – Im7

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