R&B
What's Going On (Marvin Gaye) Progression (Imaj7–IIm7–Imaj7–IIm7) Chord Progression
Progression used in Marvin Gaye's classic. Smooth and soulful.
- soul
- Marvin Gaye
- smooth
Roman numerals
- Imaj7
- IIm7
- Imaj7
- IIm7
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
Cmaj7 – Dm7 – Cmaj7 – Dm7
Key of G
Gmaj7 – Am7 – Gmaj7 – Am7
Key of D
Dmaj7 – Em7 – Dmaj7 – Em7