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Under Pressure Progression (I–V–♭VII–IV) Chord Progression

Queen & Bowie. Iconic I-V-♭VII-IV.

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Roman numerals

I
V
♭VII
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 – G – Bb – F

Key of G

G – D – F – C

Key of D

D – A – C – G

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Roundabout Progression
Im – ♭VII – ♭VI – V
Cinema Show Progression
I – IIm – ♭VII – IV
Minor Line Cliché
Im – Im(maj7) – Im7 – Im6
Lament Bass Progression
Im – ♭VII – ♭VI – V
Dorian Jam Progression
Im7 – Im7 – IV7 – IV7
Mixolydian Vamp
I – ♭VII – IV – I
Phrygian Metal Progression
Im – ♭II – Im – ♭VII
Lydian Dreamy Progression
I – II – I – II

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